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YA54 YFU

2004 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,734 mi
Last recorded235,734 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YFU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 235,734 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 235,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 133,498 miles

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 3 Nov 2016 133,498 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 131,822 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside washer jet poor

Park brake measurements only just meet requirements

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 31 Oct 2013 127,381 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 127,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,356 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 120,182 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,963 miles

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

one of two offside side lights on the front inop

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,308 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

upper engine covers fitted

wheel studs not checked, covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,118 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 50,117 miles

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

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

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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YA54 YFU is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA54 YFU, 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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YA54 YFU is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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