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YL53 KBY

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 KBY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% needs adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% needs adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,224 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 63,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 60,143 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 60,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,400 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 51,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 46,516 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 45,231 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 45,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,378 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,233 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise gearbox oil leak

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise gearbox oil leak

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,742 miles

advise sight oil leak from gear box

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 KBY is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

YL53 KBY is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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