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YP03 LYJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 May 2016

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 May 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil leak

low oil level

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,357 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,961 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 83,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,648 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 60,542 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,211 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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YP03 LYJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YP03 LYJ, 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.

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What year was YP03 LYJ registered?

YP03 LYJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YP03 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 LYJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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