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YV03 VVC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VVC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,678 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,678 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Heat sheild loose

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 81,272 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,725 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 23,745 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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 VVC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VVC, 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 YV03 VVC registered?

YV03 VVC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YV03 VVC safe to buy?

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