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AU03 XDF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,240 mi
Last recorded64,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XDF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,240 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

clutch pedal rubber grip missing

general underbody rust

Fail 24 Apr 2014 64,140 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal missing rubber grip

warning lamp indicates (front) passenger airbag turned off

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,913 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,583 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,436 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Airbag warning lamp is on

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 54,015 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 54,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 50,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009
Fail 1 Apr 2009

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

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

very slight nois o/s/f wheel pads or bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

Fail 31 Aug 2007 33,478 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Airbag warning light on

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,020 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AU03 XDF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AU03 XDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 XDF registered?

AU03 XDF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is AU03 XDF safe to buy?

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