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RE05 OTU

2005 Fiat Croma

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OTU
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 87,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,424 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 87,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

O/S Rear lamp lense damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 79,723 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 79,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2012 64,716 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2012 64,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2011 54,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 54,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 45,816 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 36,289 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 36,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,454 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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RE05 OTU is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RE05 OTU, 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 RE05 OTU registered?

RE05 OTU is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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