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YY53 EBJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,987 mi
Last recorded135,987 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EBJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,553 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 120,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 105,776 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 105,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,657 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 89,657 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,043 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers split but clear screen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,746 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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YY53 EBJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 EBJ, 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 YY53 EBJ registered?

YY53 EBJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YY53 EBJ safe to buy?

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