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YL53 HWX

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 HWX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 92,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,034 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc scored

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc scored

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,700 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear brake very slight binding not showing in rolling road.off side front brake very noisy when applied.

under tray damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2012 85,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear brake very slight binding not showing in rolling road.off side front brake very noisy when applied.

under tray damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,422 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Jan 2010 74,179 miles

handbrake effort close to pass limit

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,847 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,403 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,232 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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YL53 HWX is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL53 HWX, 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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What year was YL53 HWX registered?

YL53 HWX is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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