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AK53 UNL

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,539 mi
Last recorded86,539 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 86,539 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 72,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,052 miles

slight corrosion on centre + rear exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,147 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2012 57,121 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,396 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,396 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,623 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 41,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,363 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,492 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2006 22,492 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

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 UNL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

AK53 UNL is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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