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KY55 KBO

2005 Fiat Croma

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,729 mi
Last recorded148,729 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 KBO
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 148,729 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 148,729 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,130 miles

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

some damage to nearside sill

Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,074 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 129,796 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake disc`s worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,024 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 119,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,492 miles

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 2 Mar 2013 101,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,276 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,926 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,230 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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KY55 KBO is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY55 KBO, 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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KY55 KBO is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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