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YY53 BHN

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,231 mi
Last recorded177,231 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BHN
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 177,231 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 159,436 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Exhaust tail box outer skin rusted

Gear box oil leak

O/S/F outer sill rusted through

Fail 22 Oct 2014 158,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Exhaust tail box outer skin rusted

Gear box oil leak

N/S/R brake caliper hand brake leaver not returning to stop

N/S/R hand brake outer cable split/rusted

O/S/F outer sill rusted through

Very slight bind on n/s/r

Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,032 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 133,030 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake light warning message displayed/warning light on, Brake lights appear to work ok???

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 118,927 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,927 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,802 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,995 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,681 miles

Offside front inside of brake disc corroded

Underbody brake pipes have plastic covering not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,584 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 22,584 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 15,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,473 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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YY53 BHN is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY53 BHN, 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 YY53 BHN registered?

YY53 BHN is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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