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YF03 UPH

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,550 mi
Last recorded138,550 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 UPH
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,550 miles

Emergancy Fuel Cap Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Emergancy Fuel Cap Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 123,520 miles

Child Seat Fitted To N/s Rear

Emergancy Fuel Cap Fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 123,317 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child Seat Fitted To N/s Rear

Emergancy Fuel Cap Fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Unable To Perform Emmisions Test

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,349 miles

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

rear wiper

slight exhaust leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,280 miles

both front innerdiscs getting pited and scord

Fail 13 Jun 2013 102,280 miles

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

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front innerdiscs getting pited and scord

Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,831 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,769 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,607 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

two bulbs inop centre stop

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,129 miles

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

centre stophas some bulbs out

oil leak from ns drive shaft oil seal

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,413 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 44,409 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,794 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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YF03 UPH is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YF03 UPH, 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 YF03 UPH registered?

YF03 UPH is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YF03 UPH safe to buy?

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