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YV03 VUF

2000 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Stilo52,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VUF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,319 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,446 miles

boyh front brake pipes corroding

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split

boyh front brake pipes corroding

child seat fitted n/s rear

unable to gain access to engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged from previous broken spring (not to cords)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged from previous broken spring (not to cords)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,134 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,455 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 40,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,160 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 29,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2007 26,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006
Fail 28 Feb 2006 285,798 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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YV03 VUF is a 2000 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 52,529 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 YV03 VUF, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YV03 VUF registered?

YV03 VUF is a 2000 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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