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YC52 FMK

2002 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,045 mi
Last recorded103,045 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 FMK
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,045 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 103,045 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,980 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 79,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,573 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,525 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 70,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,721 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 61,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,966 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,830 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2005 32,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 31,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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YC52 FMK is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC52 FMK, 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 YC52 FMK registered?

YC52 FMK is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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