MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly tight both front top mounts slightly seized (2.2.D.1)
brake pad wear light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly tight both front top mounts slightly seized (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake pad wear light on
Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated
centre exhaust baffle insecure
n/s rear door can't be opened from inside
o/s rear tyre perrished
wireing insecure
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust baffle insecure
n/s rear door can't be opened from inside
o/s rear tyre perrished
wireing insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs worn
HOT SPOT ON N/S/R DISC
N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
RATTLE IN REAR BOX
TRACKING
HOT SPOT ON N/S/R DISC
N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
RATTLE IN REAR BOX
TRACKING
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine management warning lamp on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine management warning lamp on
rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion †both rear tyres at legal limits wearing on inside edges
How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 LWO is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 LWO, 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 LWO is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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