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WV55 AYB

2005 Fiat Croma

Brown Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,230 mi
Last recorded120,230 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 AYB
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,230 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,823 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 86,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers outer door handle stiff not returning

steeringrack has play in o/s and n/s arms

Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,251 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,251 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WV55 AYB is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Brown with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WV55 AYB, 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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WV55 AYB is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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