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EJ55 TZS

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,289 mi
Last recorded127,289 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 TZS
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 118,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,282 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,731 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F drumstick on steering has slight play.

O/S/F indicator slightly dis-coloured.

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

battery insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery insecure

n/s/f visor insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 99,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,124 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 91,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 77,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TZS is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ55 TZS, 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 TZS is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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