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AJ53 ZRE

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,498 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

some wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2017 78,497 miles

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

slight wear on front brake discs

some wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,285 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 78,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,023 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 59,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,418 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 52,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,223 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 46,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,286 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 ZRE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

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

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