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AK53 LOJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,449 mi
Last recorded108,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,449 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,415 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 106,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 100,307 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Tread Low

Off Side Rear Inner Tail Light Not Working

Fail 25 Jan 2014 100,307 miles

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

Near Side Front Tyre Tread Low

Off Side Rear Inner Tail Light Not Working

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,870 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 68,618 miles

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

Off Side Headlamp Beam Image Poor But Not Likely To Dazzle Others

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

off Side Rear Inner Side Lamp Not Working

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise back box

advise rear middle seat belt hard to pull out to start with

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,998 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,508 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 LOJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

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

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