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N40 SEF

2005 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,562 mi
Last recorded103,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 SEF
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,216 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 97,055 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,417 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 90,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure two bulges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,469 miles

fuel tank appears damp

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank appears damp

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,330 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,534 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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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N40 SEF is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N40 SEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N40 SEF registered?

N40 SEF is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is N40 SEF safe to buy?

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