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AK53 LXF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,463 mi
Last recorded91,463 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LXF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 88,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,620 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,572 miles

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

rear end of exhaust weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,316 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,989 miles

cracks in walls of both rear tyres

rear end of exhaust weak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,502 miles

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

cracks in walls of rear tyres

Pass 26 May 2011 38,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,128 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 LXF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

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

Is AK53 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LXF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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