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YF03 XFZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,397 mi
Last recorded154,397 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 XFZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 154,397 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 146,550 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 146,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 141,264 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 141,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread cracking ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 131,896 miles

O.S.F inner track rod worn

Fail 14 Dec 2015 131,886 miles

Indicator switch faulty on o.s indecators (1.4.A.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Light warning light on

O.S R handbrake lever half pulled on

O.S.F inner track rod worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,357 miles

Direction indicator switch has to be held in position for o/s indicator

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 10 Dec 2014 126,213 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator switch has to be held in position for o/s indicator

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,974 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 117,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 112,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 103,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,698 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 36,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,753 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 XFZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

YF03 XFZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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