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WV55 BHZ

2005 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BHZ
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 118,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,462 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 116,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 109,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 109,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front fog lights inop

wear in steering rack knuckles

wear to front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,884 miles

both rear upper link arm bushes have play in them

discs lipped and corroded

exhaust corroded

play in both steering arms

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2012 89,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear upper link arm bushes have play in them

discs lipped and corroded

exhaust corroded

play in both steering arms

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,785 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 BHZ is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Blue 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 BHZ, 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 BHZ registered?

WV55 BHZ is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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