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AK53 UWF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UWF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,393 miles

Nearside Front outersill corroded and holed

Offside outersill damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 64,229 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge nearly show cords just passed strongly advise new front tyres and tracking

exhaust front pipe has a few small holes at hanger and very close to front sub frame

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn

slight play at rear axle bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn

slight play at rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,021 miles

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle bushes worn

slight play at offside front top shock mount

Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle bushes worn

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

slight play at offside front top shock mount

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,951 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,271 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 42,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,429 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 35,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,481 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 28,432 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CRACKED AND SPLIT

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,932 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 UWF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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