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AF52 BVS

2002 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,228 mi
Last recorded102,228 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BVS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 102,228 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 96,537 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 85,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 69,917 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 69,917 miles

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

NSR TYRE WEARING LOW IN PARTS.

OSR WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,844 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 52,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BVS is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF52 BVS, 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 BVS?

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What year was AF52 BVS registered?

AF52 BVS is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AF52 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 BVS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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