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AK53 USB

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,753 mi
Last recorded39,753 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 USB
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 39,753 miles

All 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

Both outer sills badly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 36,053 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 36,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,600 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arms corroded

outer sill panels corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,077 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 35,077 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,367 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,056 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TYRE IS VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,056 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE: DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TYRE IS VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,224 miles

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

rear box outter skin coroding

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,290 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,735 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 22,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 USB is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 USB, 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 USB registered?

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

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