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WV52 YJW

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,134 mi
Last recorded80,134 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 YJW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,134 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 87,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

srs lamp on,nearside lower balljoint play-atl,oil leak/spill,rear brake discs corroded,osf brake flexi chaffed slightly,exhaust deteriorating in places

Pass 31 Dec 2011 80,431 miles

air bag light on

Fail 5 Dec 2011 79,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,047 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,047 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,943 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbing

rear centre anchor point missing

x2 exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2008 58,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbing

rear centre anchor point missing

x2 exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,976 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 52,879 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,166 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 36,037 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 36,031 miles

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

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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WV52 YJW is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 WV52 YJW, 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 WV52 YJW registered?

WV52 YJW is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WV52 YJW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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