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OV55 VEL

2006 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,311 mi
Last recorded118,311 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 118,311 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,022 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 115,022 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,349 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 110,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,008 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,377 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,637 miles

engine light displayed on

oil leak present

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,635 miles

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

engine light displayed on

oil leak present

Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,476 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,984 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OV55 VEL is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 69,502 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 OV55 VEL, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV55 VEL registered?

OV55 VEL is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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