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EJ55 TZL

2005 Fiat Croma

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,718 mi
Last recorded119,718 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 TZL
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in tyre all 4 have screw or nail ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 119,621 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

NEAR SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

OFF SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,834 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,805 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,238 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,587 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 61,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,284 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,038 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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EJ55 TZL is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EJ55 TZL, 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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EJ55 TZL is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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