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WV03 TFJ

2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Dynamic

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Dynamic52,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 TFJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo 16V Dynamic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,874 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,874 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 190,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 190,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 178,548 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills slightly damaged

front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

indicator switch slightly faulty/deteriorated

rear exhaust and hangers deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 178,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills slightly damaged

front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

indicator switch slightly faulty/deteriorated

rear exhaust and hangers deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 151,000 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 151,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 132,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 132,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 114,048 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 114,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,789 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 94,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 72,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,892 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo 16V Dynamic?

Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
8,502
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 54
Headlamp aim too low 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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WV03 TFJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Dynamic in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Dynamic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 52,606 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 16V Dynamic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV03 TFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WV03 TFJ registered?

WV03 TFJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Dynamic, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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