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YX53 PXJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,819 mi
Last recorded102,819 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PXJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and at bend at rear (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 96,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and at bend at rear (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,269 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,269 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (inner part of tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 86,354 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

damage to bonnet front

engine mil light on

n/s/r tyre tread on 3.00-2.00mm

Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

damage to bonnet front

engine mil light on

n/s/r tyre tread on 3.00-2.00mm

o/s/r tyre tread on 3.00-2.00mm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,219 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,569 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,679 miles

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

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

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 PXJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PXJ, 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 YX53 PXJ registered?

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

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