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WV05 JBE

2005 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JBE
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 140,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 140,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside streering arm slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,753 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside streering arm slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,831 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 70,831 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,744 miles

centre stop light inop

emissions too low to register

nail nsr tyre tread

Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,727 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre stop light inop

emissions too low to register

nail nsr tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,371 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge. front pads and discs worn.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge. front pads and discs worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,764 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 26,613 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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WV05 JBE is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV05 JBE, 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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WV05 JBE is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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