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SM02 ZHJ

2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,589 mi
Last recorded82,589 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active54,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 ZHJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo 16V Active
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,589 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 82,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,577 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,362 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo 16V Active?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,636
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Headlamp aim too low 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
Stop lamp not working 18
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SM02 ZHJ is a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo 16V Active fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM02 ZHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo 16V Active typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Stilo 16V Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM02 ZHJ registered?

SM02 ZHJ is a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Active, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is SM02 ZHJ safe to buy?

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