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AJ52 XXW

2002 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XXW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013
Fail 16 Mar 2013

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 1 Mar 2012

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 116,359 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 116,359 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,477 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside and offside front ball joint boots split

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limit/wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 101,749 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 101,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,392 miles

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

both handbrake cable rubbers split

sump rusting but not leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2005 65,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,971 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 XXW is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

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

Is AJ52 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 XXW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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