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AJ52 RXL

2002 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,604 mi
Last recorded173,604 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RXL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 173,604 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 173,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 170,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 170,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 165,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2023 165,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 159,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 153,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 147,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 142,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 135,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 127,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,213 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,633 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,260 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,200 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 RXL is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ52 RXL, 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

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What year was AJ52 RXL registered?

AJ52 RXL is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is AJ52 RXL safe to buy?

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