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AK53 KZO

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,534 mi
Last recorded69,534 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KZO
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre low and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

front subframe corroded

osf wing dammaged

rear axle and shocks corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,013 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 64,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,643 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,641 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lenze broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lenze broken white light showing (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,392 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,528 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front wishbone bushes poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 9 May 2012 50,475 miles

body damage.

corrsion front/rear brake discs.

exhaust poor condition.

heavy corrsion suspension units.

Pass 11 May 2011 45,973 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

slight corrosion to front brake discs

uneven wear to all tyres

Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber hanger is deteriorated

rear wiper is deteriorated

slight damage to n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,183 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,183 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,706 miles

slight uneven wear n/s/r tyre.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,549 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 KZO is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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