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WV55 BKJ

2005 Fiat Croma

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,748 mi
Last recorded122,748 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,748 miles

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joints play.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 122,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shoulder on cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn ,marginal pass.

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joints play.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,346 miles

Nearside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint,s play.

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

bothside front brake disc,s inner face worn deep,and very poor condition,should replace.

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn thin,should replace.

bothside front tyre,s centre tread worn close to legal limit.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,346 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint,s play.

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

bothside front brake disc,s inner face worn deep,and very poor condition,should replace.

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn thin,should replace.

bothside front tyre,s centre tread worn close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,143 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 104,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,872 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,722 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 BKJ 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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