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AJ53 CMU

2004 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,306 mi
Last recorded155,306 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CMU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 155,306 miles

Nearside Rear has slight brake binde

Offside Rear light unit cracked

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Nov 2015 155,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear has slight brake binde

Offside Rear light unit cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,512 miles

high handbrake travel

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 87,512 miles

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

high handbrake travel

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,589 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

header tank empty

various suspension components corroded

both front tyres wearing at inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,979 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 35,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,667 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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AJ53 CMU is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ53 CMU, 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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AJ53 CMU is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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