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AJ53 ZSO

2004 Fiat Stilo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,438 mi
Last recorded86,438 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZSO
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,438 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f/ plastic inner wheel arch insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f/ plastic inner wheel arch insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f/ plastic inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,296 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,292 miles

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

Airbag warning lamp on.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,844 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,247 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 56,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,005 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 50,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,270 miles

Front screen cracked.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,027 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 ZSO is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZSO, 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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What year was AJ53 ZSO registered?

AJ53 ZSO is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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