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SG55 LDJ

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,810 mi
Last recorded185,810 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 LDJ
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 185,810 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

2 rear shock absorbers corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 184,038 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 181,629 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 173,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 173,678 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 162,919 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 152,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play to o/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,076 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 141,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EML light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,865 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,725 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 119,725 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 8 Aug 2013 101,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 101,749 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight sweat at power steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,748 miles

Nearside 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight sweat at power steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,278 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play at steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,493 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

paint is flaking from all 4 wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SG55 LDJ 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 SG55 LDJ, 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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SG55 LDJ is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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