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AF04 AEA

2004 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 AEA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 65,762 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,225 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,558 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,996 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 40,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,943 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING OS FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,331 miles

REAR PADS WORN

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,912 miles

OS NS FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 12,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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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AF04 AEA is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,672 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 AF04 AEA, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF04 AEA registered?

AF04 AEA is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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