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ML02 VZS

2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,890 mi
Last recorded103,890 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active54,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 VZS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo 16V Active
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 103,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 103,880 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 92,130 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 92,030 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 85,181 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 85,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 75,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 75,086 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo 16V Active?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,636
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Headlamp aim too low 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
Stop lamp not working 18
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ML02 VZS is a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,166 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 16V Active fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML02 VZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo 16V Active typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Stilo 16V Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML02 VZS registered?

ML02 VZS is a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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