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AD52 DHJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,554 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Mid exhaust hanger fractured

Noise from near side rear suspension or shock absorber

Off side rear secondry sidelamp out

Slight play in near side front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Mid exhaust hanger fractured

Noise from near side rear suspension or shock absorber

Off side rear secondry sidelamp out

Slight play in near side front suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,747 miles

Air bag lamp on

Exhaust emissions eratic

Slight exhaust blow from repairs to rear silencer

Fail 21 Sep 2012 73,747 miles

Air bag lamp on

Exhaust emissions eratic

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight exhaust blow from repairs to rear silencer

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,541 miles

Air bag lamp on

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Air bag lamp on

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,029 miles

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

chip out of swept area less than 40mm

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,027 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

chip out of swept area less than 40mm

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2009 63,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen but outside swept area

Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chip in windscreen but outside swept area

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,046 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,025 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,136 miles

STONECHIPS TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN.

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 DHJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

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

Is AD52 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 DHJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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