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WX52 XEL

2002 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,742 mi
Last recorded80,742 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XEL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,742 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 80,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 76,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,023 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 70,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 48,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate damaged

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 XEL is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX52 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX52 XEL?

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What year was WX52 XEL registered?

WX52 XEL is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is WX52 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 XEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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