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WV53 WMA

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,221 mi
Last recorded72,221 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 WMA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,221 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe and rear box mounting badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel due to slightly seized handbrake cable

Fail 25 Feb 2019 72,199 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe and rear box mounting badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear park brake effort low

Rear unable to check boot area (animal cage)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,149 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,149 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calhper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,670 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,299 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 60,296 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,297 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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slight bind front brakes

Fail 27 Jan 2014 47,865 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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slight bind front brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,583 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked but not insecure or likeley to be misread

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,542 miles

front number plate cracked o/s/rear tyre worn inside edge both front tyres worn edges slight play/noise in rack

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,840 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,966 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 30,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,273 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,902 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 25,902 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,416 miles

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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WV53 WMA is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,672 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 WV53 WMA, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV53 WMA registered?

WV53 WMA is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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