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DU55 EXL

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EXL
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,537 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front discs worn

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 29 Feb 2024 112,096 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front shocker casing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,487 miles

All Underbody Corroded

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Front And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 107,487 miles

All Underbody Corroded

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Front And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,480 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,853 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 851,184 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear coil spring corroded

rear load area not inspected (full)

remove other hud caps and check for missing bolts

tyre wear nearside rear on inner edge-

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack inner joint

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,081 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 35,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,558 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Fiat Croma?

Based on 19,747 MOT tests across 1,560 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,372
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,258
coil spring broken 859
coil spring fractured 585
coil spring incomplete 541
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 421
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DU55 EXL is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 74,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Croma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU55 EXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Croma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU55 EXL is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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