Fiat Stilo (2002)
2002 Fiat Stilo
CarHunch analysed 15,058 real MOT records for the 2002 Fiat Stilo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Fiat Stilo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 30.1% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects — a significant red flag for buyer safety. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically (67.3% and 66.7% pass rates respectively), so fuel type won't improve your odds.
At a median mileage of 61,359 miles for a 22-year-old car, these Stilos are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're still averaging 4.1 failures and 13.7 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear issues rather than just high-mileage abuse. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection focus on brake systems, suspension, and electrical components — the advisory count suggests these areas are chronic weak spots on the model.
What to check before buying a 2002 Fiat Stilo
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.
- ⚠️ 30.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (88%) | 13,312 | 67.3% | 4.06 |
| Diesel (12%) | 1,741 | 66.7% | 4.37 |
| LPG (0%) | 5 | 72.6% | 2.6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Fiat Stilo 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 vehicles fall between 50,205 and 73,972 miles.
2002 Fiat Stilo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 474 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Fiat Stilo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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82.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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81.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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64.1%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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63.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.1%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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44.6%
Oil leak
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40.9%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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