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AF03 ZCL

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre close to limit

rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre close to limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2013 72,251 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 72,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2012 64,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2011 56,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn low

play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 12 May 2011 56,057 miles

both front tyres worn low

play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,816 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,816 miles

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,796 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,383 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 ZCL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

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

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