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AK03 KYR

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KYR
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 124,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front nocking noise from suspension

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,672 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rubbing on wheel

Nearside Rear slight play bottom mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses worn

play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolt loss (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rubbing on wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses worn

play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,300 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,296 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 99,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,688 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,752 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 71,752 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,943 miles

child air bag light on

engine under tray loose

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,997 miles

front exhaust joint blowing

headlight aims on min

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 48,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,407 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

engine noisey very tappety

exhaust has a small blow from the flexy pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,064 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil level close to min limit

Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,668 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 19,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AK03 KYR is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK03 KYR, 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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AK03 KYR is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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