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YR04 ECX

2004 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 ECX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,730 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2012 76,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

coolent leak

genaral corrosion forming front subframe

o/s front chassis damaged

rear discs poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,964 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 57,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,556 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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YR04 ECX is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR04 ECX, 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 YR04 ECX registered?

YR04 ECX is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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