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AD53 AAX

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AAX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both front coil springs showing signs of weakness

oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,559 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

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

OFF SIDE FRONT SEATBELT IS WORN

OFF SIDE MIRROR COVER IS DAMAGED

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

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

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

THE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT IS WORN

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,557 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)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

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

OFF SIDE FRONT SEATBELT IS WORN

OFF SIDE MIRROR COVER IS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER IS DAMP

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

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

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

THE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT IS WORN

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 639,119 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake excess travel

rear exhaust silenser corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 628,780 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 628,588 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 628,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,151 miles

Backbox rubber cracked. Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 47,151 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)

Backbox rubber cracked. Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,611 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 39,611 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,328 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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AD53 AAX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AD53 AAX, 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 AD53 AAX registered?

AD53 AAX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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