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WV55 XNJ

2005 Fiat Croma

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,168 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 120,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 120,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Engine cover fitted

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 111,293 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Glow plug,fault on dash

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant low

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 111,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Glow plug fault on dashboard

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,468 miles

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

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

middle section of exhaust support bracket missing but still adiquitly supported

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,466 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow false readings acivable (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

middle section of exhaust support bracket missing but still adiquitly supported

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,363 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back section (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,403 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,008 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 XNJ is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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