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AD03 ESY

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,092 mi
Last recorded89,092 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ESY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 89,092 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2013 89,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 84,622 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2011 80,301 miles

Oil leak

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

coolant level below minimum.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,299 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

coolant level below minimum.

Pass 5 May 2010 75,428 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 75,428 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 May 2009 71,610 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 71,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 67,862 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 67,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,794 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,423 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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AD03 ESY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD03 ESY, 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 AD03 ESY registered?

AD03 ESY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AD03 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ESY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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