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AD53 AHV

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,238 mi
Last recorded112,238 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AHV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 112,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear axle rusty

sump rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,747 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 105,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,047 miles

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

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

rear exaust mount is slightly deteriated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 60,047 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs and pads are worn

rear exaust mount is slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,794 miles

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

windscreen has damage outside of the swept zone

Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,794 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage outside of the swept zone

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,024 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 47,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,010 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,701 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 AHV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AHV, 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 AHV registered?

AD53 AHV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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