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YW03 KBZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,767 mi
Last recorded85,767 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 KBZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

interior bonnet release handle in poor condition but still working

oil sump pan corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear axle beam locating bushes deteriorated

various areas of light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,476 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

interior bonnet release handle in poor condition but still working

oil sump pan corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear axle beam locating bushes deteriorated

rear exchaust silencer corroded

various areas of light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,376 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,376 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 82,055 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,055 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 79,080 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 79,080 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 69,633 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,278 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2008 76,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,656 miles

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

o/s/f door checkstrap worn and noisy

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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YW03 KBZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YW03 KBZ, 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 YW03 KBZ registered?

YW03 KBZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is YW03 KBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 KBZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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