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AK53 LYP

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,530 mi
Last recorded53,530 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,530 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,205 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 37,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,218 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,124 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,075 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,298 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 28,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,858 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,328 miles

rear exhaust box slight leak

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 LYP is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

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

Is AK53 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 LYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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