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AD51 MVE

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 MVE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,178 miles

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,849 miles

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

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

slight inbalance to rear foot brake effort

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight inbalance to rear foot brake effort

Pass 27 Mar 2014 103,174 miles

mil light on

Fail 27 Mar 2014 103,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mil light on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,068 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,068 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

mil light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

engine sump corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 90,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

engine sump corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition due to corrosion pitting

rear exhaust box corroded

rear footbrakes increasing at slightly different rates

unable to check rear and offside front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,952 miles

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

back box rusty

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear seats and belts

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 24 Mar 2011 86,952 miles

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

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

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

back box rusty

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

slight play in steering rack

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,040 miles

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

condensation in nearside head lamp

unable to open nearside rear door from outside vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,860 miles

borderline leak from centre exhaust section

nearside hand brake cable in very poor condition

oil leak from gear box area

Fail 2 Apr 2009 76,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

borderline leak from centre exhaust silencer

nearside hand brake cable in very poor condition

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

gearbox damp with oil

nearside handbrake cable casing worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,050 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 59,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,603 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edge

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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AD51 MVE is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD51 MVE, 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 AD51 MVE registered?

AD51 MVE is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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