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AJ52 SZL

2002 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,428 mi
Last recorded117,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,428 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light illuminating on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2013 117,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light illuminating on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,378 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 101,378 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,867 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 91,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,623 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,335 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,335 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,289 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,063 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 SZL is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Red 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 AJ52 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

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

Is AJ52 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 SZL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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