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AK53 LPZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LPZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,827 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 61,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,812 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,092 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil level low

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

Rear wiper split

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,389 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small crack in offside front door mirror but not seriously affecting view to the rear

Fail 28 May 2008 27,385 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 LPZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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