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MK55 FBY

2005 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,344 mi
Last recorded180,344 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 FBY
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 180,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 170,690 miles

Chip in o/s screen

Drag on o/s/f and n/s/r

Metal brake pipes rusty

Smoke reading 0.96 printer jam on print out

Pass 29 May 2015 168,168 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges - close to legal limit

nearside front anti-roll bar link has play

offside front anti-roll bar link has play

rear tyres wearing very close to legal limit

Fail 27 May 2015 168,167 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inside edges - close to legal limit

nearside front anti-roll bar link has play

offside front anti-roll bar link has play

rear brakes have been getting hot - wearing thin

rear tyres wearing very close to legal limit

Pass 14 May 2014 160,924 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)

n/s inner track rod has slight play

Fail 14 May 2014 160,924 miles

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

n/s inner track rod has slight play

Fail 9 May 2013 152,961 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 152,961 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 138,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 133,965 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 133,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,798 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Rear exhause shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 94,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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MK55 FBY is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK55 FBY, 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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What year was MK55 FBY registered?

MK55 FBY is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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