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AK53 LKU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,760 mi
Last recorded62,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LKU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,760 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,760 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,281 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front light glued on

front no plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2011 56,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front discs worn

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,441 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 48,441 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 43,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,531 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,578 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 LKU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

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

Is AK53 LKU safe to buy?

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