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AJ52 LRV

2002 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LRV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Corrosion in various places.

Corrosion on both subframes.

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,845 miles

N/s front brake hose is deteriorating.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak.

Subframes are corroding.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 88,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/s front brake hose is deteriorating.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak.

Subframes are corroding.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 81,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,815 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag warning light on

n/s washer jet too high missing screen

Fail 13 Dec 2012 72,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag warning light on

n/s washer jet too high missing screen

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,921 miles

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,864 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,373 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,373 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,670 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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AJ52 LRV is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AJ52 LRV, 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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AJ52 LRV is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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