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YX53 PWL

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PWL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,030 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,030 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise undertray insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SRS light on

alternator drive belt cracking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning light on

vehicle presented for test with rear seats folded

Fail 3 Sep 2007 46,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

airbag warning light on

nearside fog light not working

rear brake pads wearing thin and slight bind on rear brakes

rear wiper blade, blade missing

vehicle presented for test with rear seats folded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,691 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 36,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YX53 PWL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX53 PWL, 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 YX53 PWL registered?

YX53 PWL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 PWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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