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WG55 RDO

2005 Fiat Croma

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,196 mi
Last recorded171,196 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 RDO
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 171,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 158,936 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 158,936 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 29 Oct 2014 147,303 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 135,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 127,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2013 127,979 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2012 117,721 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge of tred

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs heavly worn, scored and pitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs heavly worn and corroded

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 116,618 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,961 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 73,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,439 miles

Nearside 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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WG55 RDO is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG55 RDO, 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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WG55 RDO is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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