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YE53 VFN

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VFN
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,516 miles

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

n/s front tyre has a cut

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,433 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside head lamp slightly insecure

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 19 Oct 2011 78,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,565 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 73,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,329 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,571 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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YE53 VFN is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE53 VFN, 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 YE53 VFN registered?

YE53 VFN is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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