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YL53 YJJ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,598 mi
Last recorded41,598 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 YJJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,227 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 35,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 33,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,850 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,607 miles

The exhaust is in poor condtion.

The front crossmember has a lot of surface corrosion.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 26,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

The exhaust is in poor condtion.

The front crossmember has a lot of surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,564 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 23,478 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 20,840 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,035 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 YJJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJJ, 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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YL53 YJJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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