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Fiat Stilo

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,910 cc

LR53 VFOMOT history

LR53 VFO is a blue diesel Fiat Stilo first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
171,874 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Stilo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VFO was last recorded at 171,874 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 6,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2011: 59,223 miles, lower than 98,634 miles on 28 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,511 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,363 miles
Average per year
9,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,874 miles
  • 2022 – 165,511 miles
  • 2021 – 156,536 miles
  • 2020 – 144,051 miles
  • 2019 – 133,952 miles
  • 2018 – 124,461 miles
  • 2017 – 116,586 miles
  • 2016 – 105,621 miles
  • 2015 – 94,254 miles
  • 2014 – 86,870 miles
  • 2013 – 79,820 miles
  • 2012 – 69,735 miles
  • 2011 – 59,223 miles
  • 2010 – 98,634 miles
  • 2009 – 39,463 miles
  • 2008 – 34,117 miles
  • 2007 – 24,341 miles
  • 2006 – 16,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,874 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,874 miles (+6,363)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,874 miles
    Test number
    358351725296
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass165,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,511 miles
    Test number
    316019886099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail165,511 miles (+8,975)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,511 miles
    Test number
    540130389386
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,536 miles
    Test number
    882644212320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail156,536 miles (+12,485)4 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,536 miles
    Test number
    948068408591
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,051 miles (+10,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,051 miles
    Test number
    206465412215
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass133,952 miles (+9,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,952 miles
    Test number
    916603147638
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    710775365717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,461 miles (+7,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    996347151375
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass116,586 miles (+10,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,586 miles
    Test number
    450446944507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass105,621 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    686137947645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail105,621 miles (+11,367)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    902796964268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass94,254 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,254 miles
    Test number
    479109722885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view

  14. Fail94,246 miles (+7,376)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    457160190980
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view

  15. Pass86,870 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,870 miles
    Test number
    726804244221
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  16. Fail86,865 miles (+7,045)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    768170944235
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Pass79,820 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    797674133229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail79,805 miles (+10,070)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    268673833282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass69,735 miles (+10,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    816271042296
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass59,223 miles (-39,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,223 miles
    Test number
    719119541286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass98,634 miles (+50,127)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,634 miles
    Test number
    374260840242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,507 miles (+9,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,507 miles
    Test number
    400122830257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass39,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    272477039263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail39,463 miles (+5,346)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    874227239246
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass34,117 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    612877178256
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has low air pressure

  26. Fail34,089 miles (+9,748)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,089 miles
    Test number
    251626178262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has low air pressure

  27. Pass24,341 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,341 miles
    Test number
    154518937360
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail24,341 miles (+7,632)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,341 miles
    Test number
    962458437312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass16,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,709 miles
    Test number
    454703266269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,709 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,709 miles
    Test number
    734422266239
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Questions about LR53 VFO

Does LR53 VFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VFO expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VFO?
The MOT on LR53 VFO expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VFO done?
LR53 VFO was recorded at 171,874 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 9,078 miles a year.
Has LR53 VFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VFO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 VFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VFO find?
LR53 VFO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust system corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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