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AK53 KWC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KWC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,888 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened link rod ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,370 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened link rod ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 67,960 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side parking brake performance low

off side wiper poor

Fail 20 Dec 2014 67,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side parking brake performance low

off side wiper poor

Pass 30 Dec 2013 61,021 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2011 53,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2009 42,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 21,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AK53 KWC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK53 KWC, 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 AK53 KWC registered?

AK53 KWC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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