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AO53 TZX

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,977 mi
Last recorded123,977 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TZX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 123,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,833 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,997 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 101,293 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 101,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,721 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 83,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 64,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,772 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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AO53 TZX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

AO53 TZX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is AO53 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 TZX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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