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AK53 ULJ

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ULJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 128,992 miles

Front Upper subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,506 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear all over including suspension (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,739 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 96,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,939 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 90,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,906 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,906 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,360 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 ULJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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