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YV03 CEA

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 CEA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,363 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,223 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,179 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,665 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,630 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,853 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,760 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,826 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)

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 22,959 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YV03 CEA is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YV03 CEA, 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 YV03 CEA registered?

YV03 CEA is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is YV03 CEA safe to buy?

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