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AK53 LBP

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LBP
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 93,372 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 93,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,318 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Dec 2011 87,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 75,931 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,469 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 39,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,324 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 LBP is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

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

Is AK53 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LBP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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