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AE52 TLX

2002 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 TLX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,809 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

crack osr cluster

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 83,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

crack osr cluster

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,603 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 30 May 2009 62,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 62,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,225 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 48,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,433 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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AE52 TLX is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc 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 AE52 TLX, 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 AE52 TLX registered?

AE52 TLX is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is AE52 TLX safe to buy?

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