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YS53 KBX

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,535 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,794 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust system rear bnox heavily corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust system rear bnox heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,604 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,342 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear flexible brake hose farrulls showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2012 69,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear flexible brake hose farrulls showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,285 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,962 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,959 miles

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

n/side front tyre ***ONLY JUST*** within legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,688 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,314 miles

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

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

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 KBX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

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

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