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AG53 GHJ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 GHJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,077 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear backbox rubber worn

chip on windscreen

engine/undershields

Fail 18 Nov 2015 99,077 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe cracked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear backbox rubber worn

chip on windscreen

engine/undershields

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,528 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS AGED / CRACKED FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,374 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LOW O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS AGED / CRACKED FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 81,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,801 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2011 74,459 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,236 miles

minor leaks of exhaust gases

Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,236 miles

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

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

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

minor leaks of exhaust gases

Fail 21 Dec 2007 54,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,594 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,376 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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AG53 GHJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AG53 GHJ, 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 AG53 GHJ registered?

AG53 GHJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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