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AO53 CVT

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CVT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,115 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 55,113 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1/ o/s door mirror glss beaming deteriorated 2/ n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded 3/ n/s rear brakr pads becoming worn at mot limits 4/ slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,223 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.n/s door mirror damaged 2.front brake discs slightly pitted 3.rear brake discs pitted 4 rear brake pads wearing low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,549 miles

1. o/s front tyre wearing low. 2. n/s front tyre worn to legal limit.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. o/s front tyre wearing low. 2. n/s front tyre worn to legal limit.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,112 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 47,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. n/s front tyre at legal limits. 2. slight exhaust blow at rear joint. 3. front and rear brake discs becoming corroded. 4. front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,977 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 29,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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AO53 CVT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc 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 AO53 CVT, 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 AO53 CVT registered?

AO53 CVT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AO53 CVT safe to buy?

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