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YX53 PZR

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PZR
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,564 miles

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 1 Jun 2015 89,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,209 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,372 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,383 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,360 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 477,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,302 miles

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 17 Oct 2007 31,302 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake disc's slightly corroded.

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 PZR is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX53 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

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

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