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AK04 FOV

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,585 mi
Last recorded68,585 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 FOV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,955 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 47,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,128 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,872 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 43,872 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,263 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 43,263 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,226 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 41,226 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,552 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 39,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,826 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 37,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,929 miles

Exhaust back box rubber split but exhaust is secure.

Slight corrosion to exhaust back box.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust back box rubber split but exhaust is secure.

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre has a puncture.

Slight corrosion to exhaust back box.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,937 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 32,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked within tread pattern but not exposing any cords

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,427 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked within tread pattern but not exposing any cords

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,868 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 30,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,536 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,970 miles

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

Slight clutch judder

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,308 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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AK04 FOV is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,672 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 AK04 FOV, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK04 FOV registered?

AK04 FOV is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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