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ML03 BXJ

2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,560 mi
Last recorded57,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active40,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 BXJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo 16V Active
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,560 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,992 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,016 miles

gearbox oil leak from casing.

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo 16V Active?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,636
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Headlamp aim too low 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
Stop lamp not working 18
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ML03 BXJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo 16V Active fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML03 BXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo 16V Active typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Stilo 16V Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML03 BXJ registered?

ML03 BXJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ML03 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 BXJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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