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AK53 UKY

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UKY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,154 miles

Engine fault management light remains on

Front N/s anti roll link arm has slight play

N/s wing mirror has been damaged

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,154 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine fault management light remains on

Front N/s anti roll link arm has slight play

N/s wing mirror has been damaged

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,857 miles

Engine has signs of excessive oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine trays damaged/loose

O/s front wishbone arm corroding

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,102 miles

Airbag warning light remains on

Engine management light remains on

Engine oil leaking

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2013 112,081 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Airbag warning light remains on

Engine management light remains on

Engine oil leaking

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 110,506 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2011 101,079 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 101,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 87,493 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 87,491 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,268 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 72,266 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 60,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,326 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 42,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,151 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 UKY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UKY, 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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AK53 UKY is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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