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AK53 MDJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MDJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,458 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre surface cracks side wall and tread area

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre surface cracks side walls and tread area

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,456 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine check light on

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre surface cracks side wall and tread area

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre surface cracks side walls and tread area

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,010 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine check light on

n/s rear tyre surface cracks tread and side wall area

o/s rear tyre surface cracks tread area

rear exhaust mountin rubber split

Fail 26 Sep 2016 60,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine check light on

n/s rear tyre surface cracks tread and side wall area

o/s rear tyre surface cracks tread area

rear exhaust mountin rubber split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,034 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,648 miles

Advise: unable to fully inspect front brake pads due to caliper construction

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,701 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,146 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 MDJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

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

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