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AK53 UPX

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UPX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 89,513 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 89,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,145 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

lower spring guard not located properly

Fail 6 May 2015 85,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

lower spring guard not located properly

Pass 8 May 2014 79,494 miles

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

wrong brake caliper and flexi fitted to n/s/r (flexi cable tied to prevent wheel foul)

Fail 8 May 2014 79,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

wrong brake caliper and flexi fitted to n/s/r (flexi cable tied to prevent wheel foul)

Pass 21 May 2013 73,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 53,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 43,091 miles

O/S/R SEATBELT CHECKED IN PLACE,CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 6 May 2010 35,938 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,252 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 27,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 27,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,167 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 24,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UPX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

AK53 UPX is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is AK53 UPX safe to buy?

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