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AK53 MFJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,141 mi
Last recorded81,141 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MFJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 81,141 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,598 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,049 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,944 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,902 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 MFJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

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

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