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AK53 LHJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,647 mi
Last recorded77,647 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LHJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,647 miles

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s side repeator becoming discoloured

o/s/f indicator becoming discloured

Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,448 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s side repeator becoming discoloured

o/s/f indicator becoming discloured

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,652 miles

engine management light on

n/s wing repeater loose

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

n/s wing repeater loose

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

fluffing on o/s/f seat belt edges

n/s wiper blade fitted incorect

n/s/f tyre showing wear on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn away on inside edge

oil leak from inner drive shaft seals

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

fluffing on o/s/f seat belt edges

n/s wiper blade fitted incorect

n/s/f tyre showing wear on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn away on inside edge

oil leak from inner drive shaft seals

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,062 miles

stonechip in screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat nsr-belt not fully inspected

interior of car filthy-close to refuse to test criteria

starter motor failing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat nsr-belt not fully inspected

interior of car filthy-close to refuse to test criteria

starter motor failing

stonechip in screen

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,057 miles

child seat n/s/r

gearbox oil leaks

slight ex.leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,953 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,953 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,992 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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 LHJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

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

Is AK53 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LHJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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