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AV03 UBX

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UBX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

various dash lights come on intermitently

Pass 11 Dec 2014

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

various dash lights come on intermitently

Pass 30 May 2013
Pass 30 Nov 2011 135,064 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 135,063 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 118,451 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 118,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 108,051 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 108,032 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,715 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,190 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 65,190 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,534 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 63,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV03 UBX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AV03 UBX, 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 AV03 UBX registered?

AV03 UBX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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