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AK53 UWA

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,093 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 91,093 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseats fitted to o/s and n/s/rear

nail in n/s/rear tyre

o/s/rear lamp cover damaged

oil leak on gearbox

rear and centre exhaust mounts badly worn recommend replacement

Fail 26 Jan 2012 84,377 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

childseats fitted to o/s and n/s/rear

nail in n/s/rear tyre

o/s/rear lamp cover damaged

oil leak on gearbox

rear and centre exhaust mounts badly worn recommend replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,825 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 76,825 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 52,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,946 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,336 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 41,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UWA is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UWA, 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

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What year was AK53 UWA registered?

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

Is AK53 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 UWA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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