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AF03 XVM

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,805 mi
Last recorded189,805 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XVM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 189,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 176,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

airbag light on

o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2012 176,503 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

airbag light on

o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 99,403 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,718 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 92,718 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,553 miles

both rear axle bushers starting to split

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

rear view mirror missing

Fail 19 May 2009 78,168 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bushers starting to split

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,197 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 71,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,037 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 47,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XVM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF03 XVM, 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 AF03 XVM registered?

AF03 XVM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AF03 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XVM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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