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SK55 TVT

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

96,196 mi
Last recorded96,196 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 TVT
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 96,196 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,071 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear slight brake drag

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear arm bushes cracked

Rear axle bushes splitti ng

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2018 92,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front exhaust flex deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside rear slight brake drag

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear arm bushes cracked

Rear axle bushes splitti ng

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,919 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorating

nearside body damage

oil leak

slight cracking offside front suspension arm bush

slight wear nearside and offside of steering rack

slight wear nearside rear top suspension arm bush

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorating

nearside body damage

offside front brake disc edges corroded

oil leak

slight cracking offside front suspension arm bush

slight drag rear brakes

slight wear nearside and offside of steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,163 miles

front exhaust bracket missing

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

handbrake lever button missing but still operates

nearside rear tyre inner edge low

offside front tyre edges worn low and cracking

slight wear nearside of steering rack

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 26 Aug 2016 82,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust bracket missing

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

handbrake lever button missing but still operates

nearside rear tyre inner edge low

offside front tyre edges worn low and cracking

slight wear nearside of steering rack

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,156 miles

play inner steering rack joints

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,156 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall

play inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,971 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,837 miles

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

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

minimum play nearside and offside front tie rods

offside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,837 miles

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

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

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

minimum play nearside and offside front tie rods

offside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,457 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,807 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 40,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 20,636 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SK55 TVT is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SK55 TVT, 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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SK55 TVT is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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