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YS53 TKT

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,075 mi
Last recorded128,075 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 TKT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 128,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bonnet release handle/cable broken but bonnet can still be opened

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leaks

rear axle corroded

slight movement to o/s/f droplink

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2019 128,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bonnet release handle/cable broken but bonnet can still be opened

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leaks

rear axle corroded

slight movement to o/s/f droplink

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2018 127,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2017 124,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH WORN

Oil leak ()

REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING INITIAL CORROSION

Fail 19 Dec 2017 124,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH WORN

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

REAR BRAKE FLEXI ENDS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING INITIAL CORROSION

Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cable casings split

power steering belt cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2016 120,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cable casings split

power steering belt cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,885 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable casings chafed and split

Fail 16 Dec 2015 115,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable casings chafed and split

Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 110,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,393 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 104,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 104,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear box joint clamp badly rusted, part missing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,749 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,951 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 74,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,646 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,818 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,001 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 TKT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TKT, 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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YS53 TKT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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