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AM03 ZHZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZHZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,724 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 111,723 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

emission limit only just met req, (lambda).

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,716 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly degreated

slight scratching to o/s windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2014 98,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly degreated

slight scratching to o/s windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight scratches to offside front windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,380 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 92,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

The air bag light is staying on.

The drivers seat is slightly loose.

Unable to check the o/s/r seat belt, child seat fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,699 miles

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

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

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

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

The air bag light is staying on.

The drivers seat is slightly loose.

Unable to check the o/s/r seat belt, child seat fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,937 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,336 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,183 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,852 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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AM03 ZHZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AM03 ZHZ, 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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AM03 ZHZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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