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AJ52 SFV

2002 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,433 mi
Last recorded122,433 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 122,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

advise all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

advise exhaust front bracket deteriorated

advise nearside front flexi brake hose cracking

advise offside front flexi brake hose cracking

advise oil sump corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 122,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

advise all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

advise exhaust front bracket deteriorated

advise nearside front flexi brake hose cracking

advise offside front flexi brake hose cracking

advise oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,810 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2012 119,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 116,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2009 106,933 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 83,838 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,352 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,991 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 SFV is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SFV, 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 AJ52 SFV registered?

AJ52 SFV is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AJ52 SFV safe to buy?

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