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AK53 UKZ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,499 mi
Last recorded98,499 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,499 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underside

damage to screen

offside hand brake cable not fully clipped in

wear on rear suspension bushes

wear on rear tyres

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underside

damage to screen

offside hand brake cable not fully clipped in

wear on rear suspension bushes

wear on rear tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine / gearbox oil leak

n/s front shock / spring soft

nail n/s rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush spluit (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine / gearbox oil leak

n/s front shock / spring soft

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,197 miles

covers over bake pipes

gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 68,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,852 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,520 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 38,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,059 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 UKZ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

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

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