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AD53 AXY

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AXY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f cracking in sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,911 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 20 Mar 2017 60,911 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,651 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,651 miles

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,405 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded slightly

exhaust back box rubber starting to split

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded slightly

exhaust back box rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,067 miles

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

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,202 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,498 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,623 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,419 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 40,419 miles

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

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

front brake pad wear indicator cable broken

offside wing repeater fadig slightly

play in steering system

rear brake pad lining level just above limit

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 AXY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

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

Is AD53 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 AXY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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