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AF52 BUU

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

68,206 mi
Last recorded68,206 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BUU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,206 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,206 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,580 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2007 45,896 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 45,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,236 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,196 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 30,785 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 17,046 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 17,046 miles

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

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

bonnet release faulty

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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AF52 BUU is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AF52 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF52 BUU?

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What year was AF52 BUU registered?

AF52 BUU is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AF52 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 BUU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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