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AK53 UTF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,834 mi
Last recorded117,834 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UTF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,331 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,465 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,064 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 UTF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 UTF?

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What year was AK53 UTF registered?

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

Is AK53 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 UTF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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