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AK53 LZT

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LZT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,796 miles

Offside sill getting weak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,323 miles

Front subframe rusty

Front window screen cracked bottom area

Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe rusty

Front window screen cracked bottom area

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 96,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower under sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill rnd (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,097 miles

Front subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,626 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 90,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust section noisey / but no leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,163 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,226 miles

brake pipes front to rear shrouded by plastic cover

corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Fail 13 Jul 2016 85,226 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect off side (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes front to rear shrouded by plastic cover

corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,086 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to deteriorate and split

some corrosion noted on rear chassis by fuel tank

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to deteriorate and split

some corrosion noted on rear chassis by fuel tank

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,406 miles

surface rust starting oncentre rear chassis member

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface rust starting oncentre rear chassis member

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,944 miles

o/s front tyre 2-3mm

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 LZT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

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

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