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AK53 MFZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,689 mi
Last recorded87,689 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MFZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 87,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,919 miles

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

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engine noise

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s front door check stap missing

Fail 10 Nov 2011 35,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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engine noise

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s front door check stap missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,853 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,814 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 49,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,887 miles

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

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 MFZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK53 MFZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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