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YJ02 CSS

2002 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 CSS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,350 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,350 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 57,786 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 53,665 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 53,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 48,525 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 43,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 43,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 38,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,634 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 30,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,130 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 26,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YJ02 CSS is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ02 CSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ02 CSS registered?

YJ02 CSS is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is YJ02 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ02 CSS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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