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YY53 KVL

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,024 mi
Last recorded64,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KVL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,778 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 55,886 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,040 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inside edge and tread wear low.Replacement recommended

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on inside edge and tread wear low.Replacement recommended

Fail 26 Nov 2012 48,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,118 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,466 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 43,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,268 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 39,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,885 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 27,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,162 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,794 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 15,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,731 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 KVL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KVL, 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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YY53 KVL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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