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AE53 ZGN

2004 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,734 mi
Last recorded57,734 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZGN
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,734 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 57,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,968 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge-195/65x15

Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,968 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge-195/65x15

rust on outer face of offside rear disc

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,764 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,949 miles

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

engine has misfire with eml on

rear silencer box rubber mounting slight cracking & deterioration

unable to adjust n/s & o/s/f headlamp aims any further but within limits (adjusters siezed)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,996 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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AE53 ZGN is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,672 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 AE53 ZGN, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 ZGN is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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