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AK53 UWR

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,497 mi
Last recorded56,497 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UWR
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,497 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

resr wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,160 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,066 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 UWR is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

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

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