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AK53 UZV

2003 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,699 mi
Last recorded92,699 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 92,699 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 92,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heatshield loose over rear exhaust.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,927 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres are low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,927 miles

all tyres are low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,028 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,028 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

small split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front valence trim hanging down.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,143 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 UZV is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

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

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