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YS53 TPU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 TPU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022
Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,970 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 71,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 69,771 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,497 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SLIGHTKY DETERIOATED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED

Fail 8 Dec 2018 65,497 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps NEARSIDE REAR (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SLIGHTKY DETERIOATED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED

Pass 3 Dec 2017 63,165 miles

Driver side and Passenger side Front and Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Driver side and Passenger side Front and Rear wiper(s) smearing

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,337 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 61,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2014 56,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 53,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,851 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 49,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,615 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,348 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,177 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 32,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,193 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,554 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 16,553 miles

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

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

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 TPU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YS53 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

YS53 TPU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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