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GF55 DSE

2005 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Croma74,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DSE
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 127,645 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,979 miles

Handbrake release button missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Dec 2013 117,979 miles

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

Handbrake release button missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2013 101,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,502 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge & close to cords being exposed

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,559 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,419 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,413 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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GF55 DSE is a 2005 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF55 DSE, 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 GF55 DSE registered?

GF55 DSE is a 2005 Fiat Croma, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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