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AP52 JVW

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,425 mi
Last recorded158,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 JVW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 158,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 144,695 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 131,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 119,731 miles

engine check light is on..

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,762 miles

Brake pad worn low sensor wiring rubbing on driveshaft N/S/F

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 109,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad worn low sensor wiring rubbing on driveshaft N/S/F

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,257 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,590 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 76,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,154 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,154 miles

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

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

front wipers slight smear

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,292 miles

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

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

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

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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AP52 JVW is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP52 JVW, 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 AP52 JVW registered?

AP52 JVW is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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