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AV53 MVP

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MVP
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,458 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 80,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 67,713 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 67,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,461 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre wear on outer tread.

Oil filter leak.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 58,461 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear tyre wear on outer tread.

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil filter leak.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside front tyre close to limit & worn on inner tread.

Oil leak

Tracking required.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox oil leak.

Offside front tyre close to limit & worn on inner tread.

Oil leak

Tracking required.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,055 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,665 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 30,207 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

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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AV53 MVP is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 MVP, 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 AV53 MVP registered?

AV53 MVP is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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