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AD53 KUJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KUJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,973 miles

air bag warning lamp on.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 80,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on.

nearside front tyre worn unevenly, bald on inside edge and worn close to the legal limit.

offside front tyre worn unevenly, bald on inside edge and worn to 3mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S Headlamp on lowest setting [ not adjusting ]

O/S Headlamp on max setting [ adjuster not working ]

Oil leaks

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leaks

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

Both front tyres worn close to cord construction on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,078 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge,close to unrepairable area

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust becoming corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance showing slight distortion

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge,close to unrepairable area

rear brake application uneven

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery cover incomplete

Fail 3 Oct 2009 29,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery cover incomplete

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,132 miles

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 KUJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

AD53 KUJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 KUJ safe to buy?

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