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AD02 VCE

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,333 mi
Last recorded156,333 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VCE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 156,333 miles

Battery tray slightly loose.

Front bumper loose and slightly damaged.

Near side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle corroded.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 156,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Battery tray slightly loose.

Computer indicates airbag failure.

Engine oil level very close to minimum.

Front bumper loose and slightly damaged.

Near side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle corroded.

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

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 150,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,532 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 144,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 134,939 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 134,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 124,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 120,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 120,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 110,760 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 110,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,819 miles

advise air bag light on

advise lift and wear in n/s/f bottom ball joint

advise n/s/f + o/s/f tyres on 1.6mm

advise play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

advise rear silencer poor condition

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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AD02 VCE is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,317 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 AD02 VCE, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 VCE registered?

AD02 VCE is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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