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WV55 BFE

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,341 mi
Last recorded145,341 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BFE
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 145,341 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 145,341 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 124,142 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 122,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,470 miles

EML light on

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper damage

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,470 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine fault light ON

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,355 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 46,355 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre has a deep cut on outer edge.

Offside front tyre has a deep cut on the side wall.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,787 miles

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 BFE is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey 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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

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

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