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AD53 AVB

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 100,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front reg.plate damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 100,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front reg.plate damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

damage to off side wing and door

Fail 13 Apr 2012 91,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

damage to off side wing and door

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,621 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,621 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,219 miles

both front shock absorbers seem slightly soft

nearside front & offside rear tyre on 2-4mm

nearside front tyre on 1-4mm

strong advise cracks in windscreen not over 40mm

very slight play in offside front wheel possilbly in lower ball joint

Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front shock absorbers seem slightly soft

nearside front & offside rear tyre on 2-4mm

nearside front tyre on 1-4mm

very slight play in offside front wheel possilbly in lower ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,712 miles

front brake discs inner working faces corroding and rusted

n/s/r tyre very close to the limit

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake discs inner working faces corroding and rusted

n/s/r tyre very close to the limit

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,466 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,466 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre cut out on edge

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 AVB is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

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

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