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WV55 BFF

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,153 mi
Last recorded161,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 161,153 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

center exhaust rear mounting broken

rear tailgate difficult to open

Fail 29 Jan 2019 161,153 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

center exhaust rear mounting broken

rear tailgate difficult to open

Pass 11 Jan 2018 158,929 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

Front number plate damaged

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 10 Jan 2018 158,914 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

Front number plate damaged

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2016 151,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing top (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 151,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing top (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 151,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

boot full at time of test

brake ware light on

covers under bonnet

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 228,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 133,613 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 133,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 120,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,948 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,666 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

deteioration to nearside wiper blade

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,991 miles

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)

towbar fitted

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 BFF is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

WV55 BFF is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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