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AG52 DWF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 DWF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,835 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 86,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 May 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All warning lights on inc air bag pas brake pads asc et.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,772 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

adv engine maniment light on

adv sump and oil filter

Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

adv engine maniment light on

adv sump and oil filter

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,943 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,663 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 71,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coating comeing off some brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2007 59,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 59,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,379 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,487 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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AG52 DWF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AG52 DWF, 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 AG52 DWF registered?

AG52 DWF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AG52 DWF safe to buy?

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