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YR03 DFE

2003 Fiat Stilo

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,686 mi
Last recorded82,686 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 DFE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 82,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,230 miles

enging light on

rear sub frame bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,681 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,681 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,757 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,507 miles

engine oil low

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,073 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 27,073 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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YR03 DFE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR03 DFE, 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 YR03 DFE registered?

YR03 DFE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is YR03 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 DFE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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