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NJ55 YKN

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YKN
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 113,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,897 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 106,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,038 miles

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,547 miles

Handbrake release button insecure

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 91,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Handbrake release button insecure

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,304 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 83,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,164 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,685 miles

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)

slight bind N/S/R brake

slight bind O/S/F brake

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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NJ55 YKN is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJ55 YKN, 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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NJ55 YKN is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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