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SM51 ZCF

2002 Fiat Stilo

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,269 mi
Last recorded102,269 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ZCF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 102,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2011 102,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 85,672 miles

l/h/f inner wheel arch insecure at bottom

r/h headlight reflector dull

Fail 14 May 2010 85,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

l/h/f inner wheel arch insecure at bottom

r/h headlight reflector dull

Pass 5 May 2009 73,245 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 73,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 69,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,424 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 63,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 58,015 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 57,911 miles

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

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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SM51 ZCF is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SM51 ZCF, 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 SM51 ZCF registered?

SM51 ZCF is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is SM51 ZCF safe to buy?

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