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AD52 ECW

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,628 mi
Last recorded89,628 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ECW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,165 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre Inner edge Worn Smooth. 195/65R15 91H

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,976 miles

Air bag light on

Engine oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2013 75,976 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Air bag light on

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Rear washer not working

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2012 70,475 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 70,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,418 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

lip on front discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,085 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,379 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 57,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear and n/s/f indicator bulbs loosing colour

engine warning lamp is on

exhaust is in poor condition

rear wiper blade split, n/s/f wiper leaves lines

Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear and n/s/f indicator bulbs loosing colour

engine warning lamp is on

exhaust is in poor condition

rear wiper blade split, n/s/f wiper leaves lines

Fail 25 Jan 2007 49,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,543 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 ECW is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

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

Is AD52 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 ECW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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