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AO52 DPE

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,108 mi
Last recorded83,108 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DPE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,108 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under cover/trim panel insecure

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

passenger airbag warning lamp illuminated

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint

play in offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2011 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine under cover/trim panel insecure

exhause heat shield insecure

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

passenger airbag warning lamp illuminated

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint

play in offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine under cover/trim panel insecure

exhause heat shield insecure

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

passenger airbag warning lamp illuminated

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint

play in offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,859 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 65,857 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 63,500 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,960 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,582 miles

1,2X STONECHIPS TO WINDSCREEN.2,UNABLE TO CHECK O/S/R SEATBELT DUE TO CHILDSEAT FITTED.3,FRONT DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 9 Jan 2006 25,581 miles

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

1,2X STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN.2,UNABLE TO CHECK O/S/R SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.3,INSIDE OF FRONT DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE.

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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AO52 DPE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AO52 DPE, 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 AO52 DPE registered?

AO52 DPE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AO52 DPE safe to buy?

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