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AD53 AWC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 132,218 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrision under body

Fail 4 Apr 2015 132,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrision under body

Pass 13 Mar 2014 125,614 miles

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front check strap broen

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 125,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front check strap broen

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 125,439 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front door check strap broken

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,326 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 75,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,488 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,488 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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 AWC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AWC, 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 AWC registered?

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

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