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AD02 VLJ

2002 Fiat Stilo

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,068 mi
Last recorded71,068 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VLJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,068 miles

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

front discs are slightly worn

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 27 Sep 2010 70,919 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs are slightly worn

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,114 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air conditioning condenser missing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,526 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 56,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,617 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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AD02 VLJ is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

AD02 VLJ is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is AD02 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 VLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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