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AE52 VWX

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,527 mi
Last recorded153,527 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VWX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 153,527 miles

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn very thin.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 153,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases can be repaired. (7.1.2)

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn very thin.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,287 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,287 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,604 miles

front wiper blades split.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,604 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front wiper blades split.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 69,245 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,962 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,962 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,455 miles

All brake discs corroded..

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres "srubbed" inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres "srubbed" inner edges

rear exhaust in 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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AE52 VWX is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

AE52 VWX is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AE52 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VWX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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