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WV55 BDE

2005 Fiat Croma

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,050 mi
Last recorded114,050 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BDE
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 114,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,601 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 104,601 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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,208 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,162 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,569 miles

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

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

nearside front outer door handle sticks

offside front outer door handle sticks

Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,696 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 34,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

excess wear on both front tyres edges

offside rear tyre on limit

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 BDE is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV55 BDE, 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 BDE is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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