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MW05 FCV

2005 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FCV
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,165 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear lower rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear lower rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front strut top bush rough

Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top Bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,482 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,517 miles

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

slight movement nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,528 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,257 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,378 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,902 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light on dash

front discs worn

n/s/f pad wire broken

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,448 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,331 miles

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

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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MW05 FCV is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW05 FCV, 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 MW05 FCV registered?

MW05 FCV is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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