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AK53 UMT

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UMT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,654 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.4 mm & bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.25 mm & bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pin holes in middle section exhaust

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2018 94,651 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.4 mm & bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.25 mm & bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pin holes in middle section exhaust

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,984 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 92,980 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick doen to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,206 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect high & distorted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,844 miles

n/s outer sill coroding

Fail 2 Sep 2014 77,843 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s outer sill coroding

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,732 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis.

Exhaust front pipe covered in sealer.

Oil leak

Slight play in rear axle bushes.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,699 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to rear chassis.

Exhaust front pipe covered in sealer.

Oil leak

Slight play in rear axle bushes.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,100 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2010 66,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,745 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 41,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,754 miles

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

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

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 UMT is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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