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WV55 BBU

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,542 mi
Last recorded64,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BBU
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,542 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 58,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,073 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated.

Front to rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded but exhaust still secure.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 May 2013 54,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated.

Front to rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded but exhaust still secure.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 36,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,795 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 26,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,649 miles

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

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 BBU is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BBU, 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 WV55 BBU registered?

WV55 BBU is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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