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YY52 AFX

2002 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 AFX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,755 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2014 77,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,993 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 May 2011 58,606 miles

(1.1A.2b)The offside rear position lamp(s) have 50% inoperative

(2.2B.1f)The nearside steering rack to track rod inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2B.1f)The offside steering rack to track rod inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(4.2A.1)The nearside front wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted,which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness,and the seat belt anchorage point(s) and structure

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust pipe flange has a slight leak present

(8.2.3)The offside front windscreen washer(s) are ready for service

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The Air Bag warning lamp/instrument display advises that a fault is present with this item/circuit.

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a visual examination of some areas of the vehicle structure and compoents

Fail 3 May 2011 58,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.1A.2b)The offside rear position lamp(s) have 50% inoperative

(2.2B.1f)The nearside steering rack to track rod inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2B.1f)The offside steering rack to track rod inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(4.2A.1)The nearside front wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted,which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness,and the seat belt anchorage point(s) and structure

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust pipe flange has a slight leak present

(8.2.3)The offside front windscreen washer(s) are ready for service

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The Air Bag warning lamp/instrument display advises that a fault is present with this item/circuit.

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a visual examination of some areas of the vehicle structure and compoents

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,287 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 46,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,601 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 44,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhuast corroded rear silencer,will soon require new.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,936 miles

exhuast corroded rear silencer,will soon require new.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,596 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not to cords.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 30,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,972 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 23,954 miles

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

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

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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YY52 AFX is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YY52 AFX, 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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YY52 AFX is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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