2002 Fiat Stilo 1.6L Petrol · WN02 BNO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT record is now lapsed by five years. The most recent test on 29 September 2021 at 63,860 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. However, the lack of testing data since 2021 means the current state of the structural integrity and safety components is unknown and the vehicle is technically unroadworthy under current law. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,660 miles per year. Between September 2019 and September 2021, the car covered only 2,140 miles, moving from 61,720 to 63,860. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and seized calipers. The data suggests the car sits infrequently, which can accelerate corrosion in hidden areas that do not manifest in mileage mileage until failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as the Fiat Stilo is prone to significant corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the five-year gap in records, the brake system requires checking for seized pistons and pitted discs resulting from sitting. You should also inspect the suspension bushes for cracks and perished rubber, as low-mile vehicles often suffer from dry rot rather than mechanical wear. A fresh MOT is mandatory to determine if any hidden structural rust has developed during the extended period of non-use.