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AK53 LWM

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,069 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,319 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 48,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,266 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advisery; nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,637 miles

nearside outer wall starting to crack

split to offside rear sidewall but not to cord

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,185 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,283 miles

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

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 LWM is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

Is AK53 LWM safe to buy?

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