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AJ53 ZPM

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,756 mi
Last recorded71,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZPM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,756 miles

Both rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Centre exhaust box mounting corroded / deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside track control arm inner ball joint has slightly play

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower coil spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 66,634 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2014 58,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 56,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,439 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,287 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 52,286 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

eml on

Pass 19 May 2010 50,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 50,050 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 47,501 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 47,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 41,266 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 41,266 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,340 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 30,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f check strap loose

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 ZPM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPM, 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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AJ53 ZPM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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