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SV55 RTU

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 RTU
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,627 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s sun visor insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2018 122,627 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s sun visor insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,592 miles

Both front Tyre's inner and outer edges worn

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slightly blowing

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 118,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front Tyre's inner and outer edges worn

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slightly blowing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,714 miles

Front discs corroded on inside face

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 109,299 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyree wear on inner edge

o/s/f abs cable insercure

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,510 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSF tyre has slight damage

Uneven trye wear recommend tracking is checked

Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,766 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSF tyre has slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Uneven trye wear recommend tracking is checked

Fail 11 Oct 2010 38,923 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 19,995 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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SV55 RTU is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV55 RTU, 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 SV55 RTU registered?

SV55 RTU is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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