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YX53 PYO

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,221 mi
Last recorded63,221 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PYO
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and mid to front joint and front pipe to mid joint flange split corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine / gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald inner / outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged small cut at bottom (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring poss fitted upside down

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded o/s blued been binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear subframe front bushes soft

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,198 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish in places

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,232 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,045 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 25,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 16,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,317 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall spliting

Fail 15 Jan 2010 16,317 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre outer wall spliting

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,477 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 16,397 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,970 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,152 miles

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)

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 PYO is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX53 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

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

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