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AD53 AYE

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,243 mi
Last recorded118,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AYE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 118,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in rear axel bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 109,667 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2013 109,667 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 30 Nov 2011 98,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,663 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 87,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 69,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,460 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,191 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 32,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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 AYE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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