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AD53 AKU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,430 mi
Last recorded57,430 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 AKU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 57,430 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 57,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 43,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,721 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,206 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 13,206 miles

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

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

slight blow from exhaust front flexi-section

Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,283 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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AD53 AKU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AD53 AKU, 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 AD53 AKU registered?

AD53 AKU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is AD53 AKU safe to buy?

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