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642 BBC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,295 mi
Last recorded157,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration642 BBC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 157,295 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2024 154,565 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 154,565 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 151,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively and slight binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and deep cut but unable to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous weld repairs covered in underseal n/s and o/s inner sill

Pass 21 Sep 2022 147,350 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 143,381 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 138,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 136,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,004 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,818 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,416 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,416 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear silencer corroded not blowing. n/s/r lamp lens damaged but showing amber light.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,513 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,387 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,387 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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642 BBC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 642 BBC, 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 642 BBC registered?

642 BBC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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