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AJ52 XZX

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XZX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2013 89,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,621 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,936 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,931 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,859 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 55,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,684 miles

Rear disc pads worn close to limit..Exhaust shield at front insecure..

Fail 22 Jan 2009 45,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear disc pads worn close to limit..Exhaust shield at front insecure..

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,493 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall has a small cut in it

Fail 10 Jan 2008 38,460 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall has a small cut in it

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,761 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,561 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 26,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front tyre (worn on inside edge) †Front discs (rusted on edges and grooved)

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 XZX is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

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

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