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AK53 UMC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,228 mi
Last recorded72,228 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UMC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT

STRONG ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

both rear axel bushes deteriorated

n/s/f outer cv boot collapsed

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,980 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE play in o/s/f lower ball joint, recommend repair

exhaust system blowing in two places also back section in very poor condition

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot clip loose

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,882 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,744 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,618 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 48,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,029 miles

wear on inside edge of o/s front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 29,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 UMC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

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

Is AK53 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 UMC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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