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AD52 DFU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,761 mi
Last recorded86,761 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 DFU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 86,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,484 miles

Air Bag warning light illuminated

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Air Bag warning light illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,112 miles

air bag lamp on

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

rear rubber exhaust mounts cracked

rear suspension arm bushes worn.

rear wiper arm missing

slight damage to nsf road wheel.

slight tear front wiper blades.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

air bag lamp on

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

rear rubber exhaust mounts cracked

rear suspension arm bushes worn.

rear wiper arm missing

slight damage to nsf road wheel.

slight tear front wiper blades.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,013 miles

Airbag light is ON

EML light is ON

N/S/F Wheel inner rim dented

N/S/R Wheel inner rim dented

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight pitting on N/S/F inner brake disc

Strong smell of coolant , possible leak ?

Fail 14 Jul 2010 64,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light is ON

EML light is ON

N/S/F Wheel inner rim dented

N/S/R Wheel inner rim dented

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight pitting on N/S/F inner brake disc

Strong smell of coolant , possible leak ?

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,171 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Apr 2009 49,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 38,419 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,419 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo?

Based on 566,057 MOT tests across 43,678 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,821
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
43,678
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,634
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,816
Headlamp aim too low 19,692
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,357
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17,651
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AD52 DFU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 61,521 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD52 DFU registered?

AD52 DFU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AD52 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 DFU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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