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YL53 KBU

2004 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,150 mi
Last recorded50,150 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,150 miles

air bag warning light stays on.

engine oil level low.

exhaust blow at front joint.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 50,016 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light stays on.

engine oil level low.

exhaust blow at front joint.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 12,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,466 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 KBU is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YL53 KBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 KBU registered?

YL53 KBU is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is YL53 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 KBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL53 KBU have outstanding finance?

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