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YS53 KBP

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 KBP
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,421 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2014 97,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 54,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,835 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 50,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,590 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,697 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 33,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight hand brake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2006 29,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,670 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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YS53 KBP is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YS53 KBP, 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 YS53 KBP registered?

YS53 KBP is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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