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AF03 YMS

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,634 mi
Last recorded10,634 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YMS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,634 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 100,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2012 88,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,801 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,541 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,123 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,982 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 YMS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AF03 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

AF03 YMS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 YMS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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