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AK53 LWO

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 119,606 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 119,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,438 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,326 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,326 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 99,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,134 miles

centre exhaust baffle insecure

n/s rear door can't be opened from inside

o/s rear tyre perrished

wireing insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 78,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 68,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,804 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 61,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 60,969 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,209 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 55,209 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,639 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 43,057 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion †both rear tyres at legal limits wearing on inside edges

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 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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