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AO52 AKF

2003 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,755 mi
Last recorded62,755 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AKF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,755 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK

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

Nearside NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS DETERIATION

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATION

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK

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

Nearside NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS DETERIATION

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATION

Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,064 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer tread shoulder

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 55,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,033 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,843 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 39,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,901 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,768 miles

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

front pads low

nearside rear tyre uneven wear outter edge low

Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,301 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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AO52 AKF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO52 AKF, 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 AO52 AKF registered?

AO52 AKF is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is AO52 AKF safe to buy?

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