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YD52 VGM

2002 Fiat Stilo

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

143,178 mi
Last recorded143,178 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 VGM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,634 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers internal door handle broken

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 17 Jan 2013 81,058 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers internal door handle broken

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorating slightly

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front suspension arm rear bush debonding slightly resulting in slight play

slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorating slightly

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front suspension arm rear bush debonding slightly resulting in slight play

slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,617 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 70,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,214 miles

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,519 miles

both rear tyres approaching tread wear indicators

Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,519 miles

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

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

both rear tyres approaching tread wear indicators

Fail 9 Jan 2008 30,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,567 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,672 miles

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)

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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YD52 VGM is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YD52 VGM, 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 YD52 VGM registered?

YD52 VGM is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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