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AJ52 TVX

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,108 mi
Last recorded93,108 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 TVX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 93,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor leak from rear exhaust joint

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

offside front inner cv boot damaged but not split

offside front tyre damaged on inside face

Pass 7 May 2013 20,278 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 20,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,104 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 68,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes have slightly uneven release 21%

Fail 10 May 2011 68,680 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes have slightly uneven release 21%

Pass 11 May 2010 62,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 62,340 miles

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

Oil leak

heat shild on cat loose

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 May 2009 55,715 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 55,482 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in O/S/R lamp cluster.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F headlamp unit damaged.

O/S/R lower position lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 42,990 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in O/S/R lamp cluster.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F headlamp unit damaged.

O/S/R lower position lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,311 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,149 miles

Damage offside front wing

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

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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AJ52 TVX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue 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 AJ52 TVX, 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 AJ52 TVX registered?

AJ52 TVX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AJ52 TVX safe to buy?

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