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YY53 GPU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,549 mi
Last recorded115,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GPU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,549 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 7 Aug 2014 111,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs poor condition

Gear box mounting worn

Rear number plate started to disfigure

Winderscreen has score marks caused by damaged wiper blades

Fail 25 Mar 2013 107,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs poor condition

Gear box mounting worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate started to disfigure

Winderscreen has score marks caused by damaged wiper blades

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on dash.

front brake discs poor.

gearbob stableizer mount worn.

intermittant fault on wipers/washers.

n/s rear lens cracked/holed.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 100,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on dash.

clamp rotted off tail box to inter pipe.

front brake discs poor.

gearbob stableizer mount worn.

rear exhaust silencer in poor/tatty condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 92,790 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,929 miles

battery light on

Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery light on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,121 miles

battery light on

Fail 24 Mar 2009 76,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery light on

both front anti roll bar link rods worn

n/s wiper blade rubber torn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,071 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link pin has slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link pin has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,877 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn.

Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,548 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 GPU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GPU, 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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YY53 GPU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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