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AK53 UZB

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UZB
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,071 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 93,071 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box mounting rubbers split/deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2013 83,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,008 miles

Offside rear lower side light not working

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 80,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear lower side light not working

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,773 miles

both rear tyres on wear strips

leak from nearside front driveshaft to gearbox oil seal

remnants of self adhesive beam converters-still attached to headlamps

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,484 miles

both headlamp glasses have remnants of beam diverters still adhered to lights causing slight hazing to beam images

Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,484 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp glasses have remnants of beam diverters still adhered to lights causing slight hazing to beam images

Pass 10 Oct 2009 43,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,139 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,994 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 UZB is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

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

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