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AG52 DXT

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,451 mi
Last recorded141,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 DXT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 141,451 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jan 2013 141,352 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper split

screen washers need ajusting

Pass 27 Jan 2012 129,022 miles

rear beam axel bushes worn/started to split.slight movement.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 129,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear beam axel bushes worn/started to split.slight movement.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 114,968 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 100,800 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,875 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 69,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,493 miles

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

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2007 51,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

handbrake requires adjusting

rear pads 70% worn

rear wiper split

requires fiat recall 5044

Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

handbrake requires adjusting

rear pads 70% worn

rear wiper split

requires fiat recall 5044

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,717 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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AG52 DXT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

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

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