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AK53 KXJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,622 mi
Last recorded112,622 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KXJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 112,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,319 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,461 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 87,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,216 miles

Oil leak

exhaust has a minor leak of gases between pieces

offside rear tyre worn and featherd on inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Oct 2009 49,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust has a minor leak of gases between pieces

offside rear tyre worn and featherd on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 30,446 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,769 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 KXJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ registered?

AK53 KXJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 KXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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