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YY03 EHV

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 EHV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,551 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,511 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 75,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all of rear suspension components going rusty

engine leaking oil from the sump area

fuel pipes going rusty

Fail 18 May 2016 75,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all of rear suspension components going rusty

engine leaking oil from the sump area

fuel pipes going rusty

Fail 17 May 2016 75,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air filter box is damaged

exhaust system is starting to deteriorate

front and rear sub-frames are starting to corrode

fuel pipes are starting to corrode

offside rear indicator is starting to discolour

slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint (on shaker plates)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,973 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 63,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,259 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 49,365 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,674 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ILUMINATED

Fail 15 May 2012 45,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG LIGHT ILUMINATED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,320 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 28,513 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,147 miles

n/s/f splash guard insecure

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,946 miles

exhaust backbox in poor condition

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2007 19,946 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust backbox in poor condition

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,076 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 12,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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YY03 EHV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YY03 EHV, 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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YY03 EHV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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