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AK53 UWD

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,865 mi
Last recorded63,865 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UWD
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 63,865 miles

Underside corrosion

Fail 8 May 2019 63,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 49,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 48,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,896 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 41,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,359 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 37,359 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 31,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 27,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 27,449 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 23,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 21,451 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,626 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,934 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 UWD is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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