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WX52 VLV

2002 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VLV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 83,534 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,775 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front flexy slightly deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,315 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,601 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 55,585 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,589 miles

exshaust hit's front crossmember when backing up

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,450 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake pads worn low

one of the n/s/r side lights noy working

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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WX52 VLV is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WX52 VLV, 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 WX52 VLV registered?

WX52 VLV is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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