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YJ52 OBC

2002 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,563 mi
Last recorded103,563 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 OBC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,563 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2014 103,563 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre craking

Pass 28 Nov 2013 102,673 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 102,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,006 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 102,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 100,184 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 100,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,887 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 89,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 89,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 77,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 66,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,299 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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YJ52 OBC is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Black 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 YJ52 OBC, 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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YJ52 OBC is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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