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AF03 XRX

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XRX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,329 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,855 miles

engine management light is on

engine sump is corroded and leaking

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes are out of balance @ 36%

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,958 miles

slight play o/s/f drop link

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper torn

slight bind front brakes

slight bind rear brakes

slight exhaust blow @ front pipe to cat joint

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,159 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 62,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,828 miles

Corrosion to the outer skin of the rear silencer.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,464 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 45,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,807 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 33,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 XRX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

AF03 XRX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AF03 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XRX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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