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AK53 UTE

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,982 mi
Last recorded68,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 68,982 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 68,982 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 67,164 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 67,164 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,859 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,859 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,379 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 50,933 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,710 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,872 miles

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 UTE is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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