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ML53 VNY

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,013 mi
Last recorded159,013 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VNY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 159,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 139,517 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 116,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 31 Aug 2010 116,797 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil level over max

Fail 14 Aug 2009 101,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil level over max

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,376 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 82,386 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 82,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ML53 VNY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML53 VNY, 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 ML53 VNY registered?

ML53 VNY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is ML53 VNY safe to buy?

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