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AF52 EBA

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,658 mi
Last recorded109,658 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front rear subframes very corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 109,648 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

front rear subframes very corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,808 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhuast mount split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 105,800 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhuast mount split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,529 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes slight movement

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from hoses corroded and sheathings swollen

nearside and offside rear subframe bushes slight movement

nearside front c.v boot small pin hole in it and weaping grease

nearside rear tyre tread very low on outer shoulder

offside front abs wire fouling droplink sheathing worn

offside front door check strap insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2014 101,529 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes slight movement

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from hoses corroded and sheathings swollen

nearside and offside rear subframe bushes slight movement

nearside front c.v boot small pin hole in it and weaping grease

nearside rear tyre tread very low on outer shoulder

offside front abs wire fouling droplink sheathing worn

offside front door check strap insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak from n/s/f drive shaft seal

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak from n/s/f drive shaft seal

Pass 5 May 2012 88,179 miles

some fluffing o/s/f seat belt

some corrosion to front sub frame

some corrosion to fuel line

front susspension not much reserve bounce sitting low

n/s/f o/s/f head lights just showing image

n/s/f tyre edge close to limit

rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 28 Apr 2012 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front susspension not much reserve bounce sitting low

n/s/f o/s/f head lights just showing image

n/s/f tyre edge close to limit

rear brake pads close to limit

some corrosion to front sub frame

some corrosion to fuel line

some fluffing o/s/f seat belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,151 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 77,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 72,745 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 72,744 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2009 68,399 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,037 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 61,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,295 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 EBA is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBA, 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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AF52 EBA is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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