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SW53 GZY

2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active40,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 GZY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo 16V Active
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 71,851 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 71,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,886 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 46,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,918 miles

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

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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SW53 GZY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW53 GZY, 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 SW53 GZY registered?

SW53 GZY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo 16V Active, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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