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MJ55 GVP

2005 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GVP
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,105 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,105 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,045 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,802 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,687 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,802 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MJ55 GVP is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ55 GVP, 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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MJ55 GVP is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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