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WV55 BGU

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,446 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,383 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 73,383 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 wiper poor

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,849 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 57,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2012 50,016 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 50,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,484 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 44,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,161 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,467 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 BGU is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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