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AF52 BVP

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,429 mi
Last recorded145,429 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 145,429 miles

All shock absorbers corroded and weak

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid leak from around gearbox area believed gear oil from nearside driveshaft oil seal

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear axle corroded and bushes in poor condition, not yet allowing excessive movement

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

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

winter tyres fitted both front

Fail 16 Dec 2013 145,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

All shock absorbers corroded and weak

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid leak from around gearbox area believed gear oil from nearside driveshaft oil seal

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear axle corroded and bushes in poor condition, not yet allowing excessive movement

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

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

winter tyres fitted both front

Pass 15 Dec 2012 131,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside handbrake cable outer casing chaffed

offside outer c.v gaiter has slight leak of grease

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 131,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on

offside handbrake cable outer casing chaffed

offside outer c.v gaiter has slight leak of grease

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 115,804 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 104,510 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,343 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 82,778 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 82,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 69,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 40,066 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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AF52 BVP is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVP, 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 AF52 BVP registered?

AF52 BVP is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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