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DF55 VBO

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VBO
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 127,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,944 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 25 Nov 2024 118,734 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2023 108,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,403 miles

Exhaust mounting defective snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 56,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,499 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 53,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside play in inner rack joint

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 53,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 39,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,154 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 31,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 15,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate starting to degrade

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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DF55 VBO is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF55 VBO, 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 DF55 VBO registered?

DF55 VBO is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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