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YY03 TXJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,753 mi
Last recorded178,753 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 TXJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 178,753 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 178,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 178,639 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation very stiff

Heavy rusting to rear chassis and front and rear suspension components and sub frames

Nearside Panel damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2018 173,268 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 173,268 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,198 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear coil spring is corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken but no exhaust blows and exhaust still supprted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 100,198 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear coil spring is corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken but no exhaust blows and exhaust still supprted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 155,237 miles

Nearside front outer side light n/w

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 155,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front outer side light n/w

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 150,577 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 150,577 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 140,477 miles

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

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

low n/s rear h/brake reading

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 132,431 miles

n/s/f outer side light not working

Fail 17 Jan 2011 132,431 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake fluid in reservoir low

n/s/f outer side light not working

o/s/f coil spring mount distorted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,872 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 72,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,979 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 59,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,392 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 51,392 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,580 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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YY03 TXJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TXJ, 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 YY03 TXJ registered?

YY03 TXJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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