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AK53 LWH

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LWH
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

ecu light on

nose from cambelt area

o/s/f + n/s/f tyer has ware on inner eage

Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

ecu light on

nose from cambelt area

o/s/f + n/s/f tyer has ware on inner eage

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,804 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,854 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,808 miles

near side front tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn on inside edge

near side rear seat belt can not be checked as child seat fitted

off side front tyre now down to3mm tread depth limit also worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn on inside edge

near side rear seat belt can not be checked as child seat fitted

off side front tyre now down to3mm tread depth limit also worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,323 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,323 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,612 miles

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

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

note.the air conditioning belt requires immediate replacement.the offside rear tyre also has deep crazing on the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,390 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,228 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 LWH is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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