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AK53 UZD

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,759 mi
Last recorded97,759 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,759 miles

Both rear axle main bushes worn **Borderline fail**

Front brake discs heavily worn, corroded & pitted

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge **Borderline fail**

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge **Borderline fail**

Rear seats folded down

Fail 5 Dec 2013 97,759 miles

Both rear axle main bushes worn **Borderline fail**

Front brake discs heavily worn, corroded & pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge **Borderline fail**

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge **Borderline fail**

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

Rear seats folded down

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,653 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and deteriorated.

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

Nearside front strut top rubber missing.

Nearside rear tyre worn near limit.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 93,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and deteriorated.

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

Nearside front strut top rubber missing.

Nearside rear tyre worn near limit.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,304 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside.

Nearside front strut top rubber missing.

Rear brake pads on wear limit. (Borderline pass)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 86,304 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded on inside.

Nearside front strut top rubber missing.

Rear brake pads on wear limit. (Borderline pass)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,913 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside front strut top rubber missing/repaired

Fail 19 Nov 2010 78,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust rear section corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside front strut top rubber missing/repaired

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,693 miles

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

brake & fuel pipes under cover

wheel alignment needing done

Fail 9 Sep 2009 68,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake & fuel pipes under cover

wheel alignment needing done

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,581 miles

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

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

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

brake & fuel pipes under cover

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,728 miles

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

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

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

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 UZD is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

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

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