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MV55 FKB

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FKB
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,703 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,703 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light active

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,871 miles

Inner 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,022 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner disc slightly worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,022 miles

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

o/s/f inner disc slightly worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,362 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 42,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,449 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,331 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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MV55 FKB is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV55 FKB, 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 MV55 FKB registered?

MV55 FKB is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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