Fiat Stilo 16v Dynamic (2002)
2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Dynamic
CarHunch analysed 185 real MOT records for the 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Dynamic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Fiat Stilo 16V Dynamic is a genuinely unreliable used buy, with only 40.4% passing their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%—meaning nearly three in five will need repairs before they're legal again. The dangerous defect rate of 7.6% is mercifully low, but the average of 1.27 failures per vehicle tells you these cars are systematically prone to problems across multiple systems.
These vehicles are running around 54,000 miles on the median, which is low for a 22-year-old car and suggests they haven't been thrashed, yet they're still racking up 2.6 advisories each—a sign of age-related wear rather than abuse. If you're considering one, factor in the cost of likely repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection from someone who knows Fiats, because the odds are heavily stacked against it passing without work.
What to check before buying a 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Dynamic
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%) | 180 | 39.7% | 1.26 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 65% | 1.5 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 60% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Dynamic 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.
Half of all 2002 Fiat Stilo 16v Dynamic vehicles fall between 43,847 and 66,313 miles.
MOT History Averages
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