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AJ52 YLW

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,043 mi
Last recorded82,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YLW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,043 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 82,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,727 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 81,727 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,581 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,548 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,677 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 69,677 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,322 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,275 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,904 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,903 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 40,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 40,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 36,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,988 miles

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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AJ52 YLW is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

AJ52 YLW is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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