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YT53 RDZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 RDZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,304 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,267 miles

N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

N/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER GRIP LOOSE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

N/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER GRIP LOOSE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,426 miles

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,611 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,611 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,178 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,259 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,971 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE INSECURE AT N/S/F.

N/S/F BRAKE DISC INNER FACE APPEARS CONTAMINATED BY CV JOINT GREASE.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,694 miles

chip in screen.

exhaust rear section corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 24,669 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

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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YT53 RDZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YT53 RDZ, 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 YT53 RDZ registered?

YT53 RDZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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