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AJ53 ZPT

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,006 mi
Last recorded115,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZPT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,006 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 114,975 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

bonnet catch

both front shockers weak

front brake discs corroded

oil leak engine and gear box

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight interaction on o/s/r light cluster

Fail 22 Jan 2016 112,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear rubber hangers (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low

bonnet catch

both front shockers weak

front brake discs corroded

oil leak engine and gear box

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight interaction on o/s/r light cluster

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,072 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN ADVISE ATTENSION.

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL.

NO ENGINE OIL IN SUMP.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX.

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND.

REAR SILENCER WEAK.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX.

BRAKE FLUID LOW.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN ADVISE ATTENSION.

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL.

NO ENGINE OIL IN SUMP.

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND.

REAR SILENCER WEAK.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,192 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,454 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,715 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2009 60,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

engine warning light staying on

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,685 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear on all brake discs

Fail 29 Nov 2008 47,530 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)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,862 miles

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

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

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)

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,798 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 25,798 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AJ53 ZPT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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