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YY53 SBU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,391 mi
Last recorded98,391 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 SBU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,391 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 98,353 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,903 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,568 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 81,568 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,306 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 76,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,685 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,039 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,284 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,934 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,379 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,890 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YY53 SBU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

YY53 SBU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is YY53 SBU safe to buy?

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