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GJ55 ZWP

2005 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,742 mi
Last recorded113,742 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ZWP
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,345 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak from front flexi section

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in steering system

nearside front tyre worn low and has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight bind from nearside rear brake

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded and slight leak from front flexi section

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in steering system

nearside front tyre worn low and has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight bind from nearside rear brake

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2013 92,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,642 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,922 miles

handbrake travel high

nearsude front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,474 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,082 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,301 miles

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

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)

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

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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GJ55 ZWP is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ55 ZWP, 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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GJ55 ZWP is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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