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AF52 FBA

2002 Fiat Stilo

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,360 mi
Last recorded87,360 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FBA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,360 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 87,299 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,118 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 82,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,795 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,992 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,789 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 56,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,940 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 27,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

spare tyre defective

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 FBA is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

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

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