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AK53 LRN

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,287 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,346 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 61,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,983 miles

Brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,983 miles

Brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,507 miles

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

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 LRN 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 LRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 LRN registered?

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

Is AK53 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LRN 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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