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AJ53 ZVM

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,073 mi
Last recorded101,073 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZVM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,073 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning ligt is on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 101,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag warning ligt is on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,787 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 65,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,572 miles

engine undertray damaged (offside)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,572 miles

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

engine undertray damaged (offside)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,449 miles

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

radiator leaking

rear exhaust box cover corroded / poor condition

rear pads low

Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

radiator leaking

rear exhaust box cover corroded / poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,806 miles

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

uneven wear on offside front tyre (worn on inner edge)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 24,806 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

uneven wear on offside front tyre (worn on inner edge)

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 ZVM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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