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WX52 XJV

2002 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XJV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 135,116 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 135,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both subframe bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2014 128,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 120,253 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,249 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning lamp on

engine oil level low

interior bonnet release mechanism broken

unidentifiable harshness felt when rotating nearside front wheel

Fail 4 Aug 2011 106,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning lamp on

engine oil level low

interior bonnet release mechanism broken

unidentifiable harshness felt when rotating nearside front wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,097 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 102,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,880 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 90,880 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2008 78,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,039 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,341 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 67,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 55,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XJV is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

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

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