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YX53 PZV

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,530 mi
Last recorded128,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PZV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 128,530 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 128,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 114,654 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 114,653 miles

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 101,996 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock bushes worn

brake discs corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear handbrake cable outter casing split

slight markings to offside front seatbelt

slightly low effort nearside parking brake

wear on subframe bushes

Fail 20 May 2016 101,977 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock bushes worn

brake discs corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear handbrake cable outter casing split

slight markings to offside front seatbelt

slightly low effort nearside parking brake

wear on subframe bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 87,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,639 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,850 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,215 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,607 miles

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 PZV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

YX53 PZV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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