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YT53 RJV

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,466 mi
Last recorded100,466 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 RJV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,466 miles

all pads look low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,127 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 87,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front and rear tyres are worn on outer edges

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 50,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front and rear tyres are worn on outer edges

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,480 miles

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

Rec n/s/r lower sidelight not working

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,681 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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YT53 RJV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT53 RJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 RJV registered?

YT53 RJV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YT53 RJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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