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AK53 VCC

2003 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VCC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,789 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 59,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,005 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 52,005 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,233 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,216 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,607 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,804 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,505 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 VCC is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCC, 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 VCC registered?

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

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