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RJ55 BFA

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,783 mi
Last recorded100,783 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 BFA
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

coolant low

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Nov 2017 100,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

coolant low

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Oct 2017 100,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun-stripe (8.3.1b)

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper damaged

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,499 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,498 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (215/50r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad warning light on

coolant level low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,027 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,286 miles

Front windscreen wipers split

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2013 61,189 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,627 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,584 miles

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

front tyres wearing around edges.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,392 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,391 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)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,582 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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RJ55 BFA is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJ55 BFA, 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 RJ55 BFA registered?

RJ55 BFA is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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