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AD53 MZE

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Lpg 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,185 mi
Last recorded134,185 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MZE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 134,185 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ASR light on (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust joint loose and blowing (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery tray loose

corrosion:- front subframe, rear axle

disconnected wire resting on offside steering rack gaiter

fluid leak off side of engine bay, offside steering rack gaiter damp

nearside handbrake performance close to limit

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,054 miles

vehicle dash warning of parking sensor & offside rear light faults

vehicle temperature gauge went into red(overheating) with no cooling fan on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 112,039 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle dash warning of parking sensor & offside rear light faults

vehicle temperature gauge went into red(overheating) with no cooling fan on

Pass 21 Jun 2013
Fail 19 Jun 2013

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,842 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 86,842 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,470 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 63,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,930 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 49,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,380 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,298 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 MZE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc lpg 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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

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

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