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AK53 LVY

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LVY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2015

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015
Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,209 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 50,209 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 49,289 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,213 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 48,211 miles

Nearside 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)

Both front wiper blades torn

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,267 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,555 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting in split

Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting in split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,558 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2007 26,363 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,780 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 LVY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

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

Is AK53 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LVY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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