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YG52 USU

2002 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

212,245 mi
Last recorded212,245 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 USU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 212,245 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both vehicle front floors corroded, firm to finger pressure

both vehicle outer sills corroded, firm to finger pressure

engine covers and under trays fitted

front sub frame slightly corroded, firm to CAT

Fail 28 Mar 2017 212,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front and rear subframes corroded and both sills

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 206,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 206,097 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 202,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 202,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 192,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2014 192,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 174,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 174,008 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 155,933 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 155,933 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc overheated strongly advise change

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 4 Jun 2011 138,409 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 138,118 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 120,133 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 119,775 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 103,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,390 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 85,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 66,319 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 65,810 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 47,037 miles

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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YG52 USU is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YG52 USU, 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 YG52 USU registered?

YG52 USU is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YG52 USU shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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