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AK53 KWM

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,657 mi
Last recorded48,657 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KWM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 48,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,338 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,243 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,457 miles

Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 38,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,548 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,719 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 25,719 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,092 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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AK53 KWM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWM, 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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AK53 KWM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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