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YC52 VML

2002 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,444 mi
Last recorded59,444 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 VML
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2015 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 56,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,286 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,593 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front steering arm slight play

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2012 47,820 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 47,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,310 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,978 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,978 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,192 miles

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

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)

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 VML is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

YC52 VML is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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