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AK53 LYA

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,886 mi
Last recorded102,886 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,886 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner shoulders

Pass 4 Dec 2010 94,448 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,807 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,134 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate fading slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LYA is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

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

Is AK53 LYA safe to buy?

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