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AK53 UVW

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017
Fail 5 Jan 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,019 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounting spliting

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,018 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting spliting

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,219 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2014 72,150 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,837 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 62,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 60,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,219 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 59,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,041 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 50,041 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,630 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 UVW 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 60%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

AK53 UVW is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 UVW safe to buy?

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