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AD53 AUM

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,294 mi
Last recorded106,294 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AUM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,294 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 22 Mar 2012 106,265 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,437 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 90,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 87,861 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,861 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 87,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 62,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,678 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 45,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both number plates in poor condition

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 AUM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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