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YY02 FXJ

2002 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 FXJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,172 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 69,161 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,157 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 52,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,686 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 45,686 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,080 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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YY02 FXJ is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YY02 FXJ, 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 YY02 FXJ registered?

YY02 FXJ is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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