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AD52 EDL

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,924 mi
Last recorded107,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EDL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 107,924 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not moving forward or back (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,180 miles

Front Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear bolt in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has cut deep enough to potentially reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,868 miles

Both Front and rear brake discs corroded and scored would strong advice for a brake check

Both O/s/f and O/s/r tyres getting close to legal limit

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear coil springs corroded would advice to change

Emissions not registration due to major exhaust leak

Would recommend to fit new o/s number plate light unit

Fail 22 Jan 2016 95,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Front and rear brake discs corroded and scored would strong advice for a brake check

Both O/s/f and O/s/r tyres getting close to legal limit

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear coil springs corroded would advice to change

Emissions not registration due to major exhaust leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,643 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight blow from rear exhaust section.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,271 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box loose

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,128 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,080 miles

nearside front wiper blade is slightly torn

rear exhaust mount is deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,455 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,466 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 EDL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EDL, 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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AD52 EDL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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