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AK53 LFZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,684 mi
Last recorded129,684 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 129,684 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 129,684 miles

Oil leak

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 119,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,980 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 96,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,288 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,288 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,163 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 LFZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

AK53 LFZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AK53 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LFZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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