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FV03 KVS

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,458 mi
Last recorded152,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KVS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 152,458 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 152,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 151,007 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no interior mirror

rear engine mountings worn

Pass 20 May 2014 140,880 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 140,880 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 128,859 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 128,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 118,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 118,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 107,926 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 107,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 97,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 88,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 88,455 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 75,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 56,884 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 56,884 miles

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

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

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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FV03 KVS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV03 KVS, 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 FV03 KVS registered?

FV03 KVS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is FV03 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 KVS shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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