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RY55 HRL

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,654 mi
Last recorded159,654 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HRL
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 159,654 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack is pouring oil out of o/s gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Both front & rear brake discs are corroded

both headlamps pattern only just visible

Pass 5 Aug 2022 157,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 157,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 151,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 151,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 148,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,266 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 142,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 133,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,710 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 124,710 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 14 Sep 2015 116,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,311 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 107,302 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,142 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,015 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,576 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,147 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

headlamp level switch fault,unable to zero.Aim tested at level 3,OK.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,412 miles

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

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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RY55 HRL is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY55 HRL, 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 RY55 HRL registered?

RY55 HRL is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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