Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Stilo 16v Active (2002)

230 real MOT outcomes analysed • 29% first-time pass rate

2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active

CarHunch analysed 230 real MOT records for the 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 51% below UK average

29%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

51,554

typical mileage

42,298–64,770 middle half

3.9%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.71

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	223	28%	0.7
Other (3%)	7	60.1%	1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,298

low mileage

51,554

typical

64,770

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Active vehicles fall between 42,298 and 64,770 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.71

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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