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AK53 LCF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,134 mi
Last recorded65,134 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,552 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,436 miles

N/S REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

N/S REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,413 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 LCF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

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

Is AK53 LCF safe to buy?

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