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YF53 UBZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UBZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,999 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 64,275 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,540 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 57,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 27,358 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,180 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 20,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YF53 UBZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF53 UBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 UBZ registered?

YF53 UBZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is YF53 UBZ safe to buy?

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