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KJ55 SXL

2005 Fiat Croma

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,339 mi
Last recorded120,339 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 SXL
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and osf. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,197 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015

Misting of oil around the steering rack area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play found in nearside rack end joint

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 101,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Misting of oil around the steering rack area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play found in nearside rack end joint

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,695 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,930 miles

Rear brake discs and pads appear worn

Slight leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe

Slight play found at nearside steering rack inner joint

Slight play in both rear upper rose joints

Steering rack has slight weeping of fluid

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,930 miles

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

Rear brake discs and pads appear worn

Slight leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe

Slight play found at nearside steering rack inner joint

Slight play in both rear upper rose joints

Steering rack has slight weeping of fluid

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,137 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,137 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,150 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,935 miles

Rear Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,528 miles

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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KJ55 SXL is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJ55 SXL, 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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KJ55 SXL is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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