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AD02 VPA

2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active54,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VPA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo 16V Active
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery held in with piano wire but not loose

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside rear step tread tyre wearing hard on outer edge

offside rear lamp repaired with tape but not showing any incorrect colours to rear

offside rear seat belt slow returning

service indecator illuminated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery held in with piano wire but not loose

battery went flat during test

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside rear step tread tyre wearing hard on outer edge

offside rear lamp repaired with tape but not showing any incorrect colours to rear

offside rear seat belt slow returning

service indecator illuminated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 109,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,393 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,864 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,847 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,404 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 88,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount perrished

front number plate ageing

handbrake has long travel

Fail 3 Feb 2010 78,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount perrished

handbrake has long travel

Pass 31 Jan 2009 65,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,159 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 64,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,809 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 53,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,683 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo 16V Active?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,636
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Headlamp aim too low 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
Stop lamp not working 18
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AD02 VPA is a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,166 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 16V Active fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo 16V Active typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Stilo 16V Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 VPA is a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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