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SM53 GVD

2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,578 mi
Last recorded52,578 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active40,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GVD
MakeFiat
ModelStilo 16V Active
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,578 miles

o/s/r axle bush slighty perished.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,183 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 38,183 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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 27 Apr 2006 25,747 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo 16V Active?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,636
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Headlamp aim too low 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
Stop lamp not working 18
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SM53 GVD is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo 16V Active fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 GVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo 16V Active typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Stilo 16V Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM53 GVD registered?

SM53 GVD is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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