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AK53 LSE

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LSE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,457 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 120,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,286 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,484 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 106,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,966 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 91,966 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,824 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,167 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,507 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,094 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers just clearing screen

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,523 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LSE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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