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AG52 YMS

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 YMS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

rear exhaust mount detairiated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)

airbag light on

rear exhaust mount detairiated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,897 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,897 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)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,450 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,139 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 40,086 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,483 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 37,483 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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 YMS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 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.

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What year was AG52 YMS registered?

AG52 YMS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AG52 YMS safe to buy?

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