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AK53 LSC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 81,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 75,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front strut top mounting becoming stiff makeing the suspension noisy when turning

rear exhaust mounting is spliting

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front strut top mounting becoming stiff makeing the suspension noisy when turning

rear exhaust mounting is spliting

Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,827 miles

Front exhaust leaking slightly at joint

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,827 miles

Front exhaust leaking slightly at joint

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,283 miles

both anti roll bar links worn

both front strut top bearing becoming siezed

Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust in poor condition...also...blowing at flexi section

washer jets in poor condition, causing poor fluid delivery

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,788 miles

exhaust in poor condition...also...blowing at flexi section

washer jets in poor condition, causing poor fluid delivery

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,301 miles

advisory items on test number 292449167208 stillapply

Fail 26 Sep 2007 37,301 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,182 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 LSC 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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

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

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