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AK53 MDF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,833 miles

Airbag light on

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

Rear engine mount debonded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Airbag light on

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

Rear engine mount debonded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,398 miles

Airbag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,490 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,015 miles

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

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

nsf mirror insucure

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 MDF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 MDF registered?

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

Is AK53 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 MDF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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