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AK53 LWG

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LWG
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,959 miles

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 7 Nov 2013 71,954 miles

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

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,373 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,451 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front windscreen washers switching poor action.

offside headlight range control not working.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 50,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,604 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,642 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 45,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,330 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,330 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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 LWG is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LWG, 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

How do I check the history of AK53 LWG?

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What year was AK53 LWG registered?

AK53 LWG is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AK53 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LWG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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