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AF03 VLG

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VLG
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,425 miles

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

corrosion to front subframe

engine mangerment light on

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to front subframe

engine mangerment light on

Pass 9 May 2012 73,180 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f inner tyre damaged

petrol cap door missing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f inner tyre damaged

petrol cap door missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,231 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2009 54,218 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,694 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 45,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,597 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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AF03 VLG is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 VLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 VLG registered?

AF03 VLG is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AF03 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VLG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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