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YP53 OTC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 OTC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 113,427 miles

1 out of 3 center pipe bobbins snapped

Corrosion to center pipe

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front silencer bobbin deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in rear axle mounting bushes

Slight wear to front discs

Varoious drop link dust covers damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,427 miles

1 out of 3 center pipe bobbins snapped

Corrosion to center pipe

Front silencer bobbin deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in rear axle mounting bushes

Slight wear to front discs

Varoious drop link dust covers damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 24 Aug 2011 105,427 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 105,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 87,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,734 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,330 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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YP53 OTC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP53 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 OTC registered?

YP53 OTC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is YP53 OTC safe to buy?

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