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AJ53 ZRC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,277 mi
Last recorded27,277 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,277 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 27,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr brake ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (corroded on outer skin)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 20,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Dec 2012 14,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 9,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 4,032 miles

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

rear fog light lense loose

small split on offside wiper blade

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,302 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust box outer skin

o/s/r fog light lense loose

rear brake pads look low advise strip & check

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,710 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,399 miles

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 ZRC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRC, 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 AJ53 ZRC registered?

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

Is AJ53 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 ZRC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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