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K596 GVO

1993 Fiat Croma

Multi-colour Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

48,356 mi
Last recorded48,356 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 GVO
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,356 miles

Exhaust system rusty, no leaks at present.

Near side front tyre worn down to 3.5mm

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play, still okay at present.

Offside front tyre worn down to 4mm

Offside rear side light slightly dim.

Stone chip in zone 'B', Still okay.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,356 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe coming to the diesel pump. (7.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system rusty, no leaks at present.

Near side front tyre worn down to 3.5mm

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play, still okay at present.

Offside front tyre worn down to 4mm

Offside rear side light slightly dim.

Stone chip in zone 'B', Still okay.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front stabilizer arm bushes deteriorated,but still solid

Lower suspension arm bushes cracked ,still solid

Nearside Rear wheel bearing got play,border line,not noisy or rough

Nearside door locks its self ,when key in ignition

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter kinkt

Offside Front coil spring very rusty

Rear brakes slightly fluctuating

alternator belt got cracks

one rubber exhaust mounting replaced by cable tie

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,821 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,151 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,611 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,597 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner c.v. boot split

Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f inner c.v boot split,advise

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,302 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 34,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

small fuel leak to fuel filler neck.

Pass 2 May 2008 34,872 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

small fuel leak to fuel filler neck.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 32,756 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipe greased,slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing, bonnet release cable snapped

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,756 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipe greased,slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing, bonnet release cable snapped

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,515 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 26,512 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all brake pipes greased

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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K596 GVO is a 1993 Fiat Croma in Multi-colour with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K596 GVO, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K596 GVO is a 1993 Fiat Croma, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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