Fiat Croma (2007)
2007 Fiat Croma
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2007 Fiat Croma. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Fiat Croma is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 72.1% against the national benchmark of 80%—and more concerning, nearly a third of these cars (32.3%) have experienced dangerous defects. Diesel models, which make up the vast majority of the cohort, show no improvement at 72.3%, suggesting the problem is inherent to the model rather than fuel type.
These Cromas have covered a reasonable 78,193 miles on average for their age, but they're generating heavy repair demands: an average of 3.85 failures and 16.7 advisories per test. Before committing to one, budget for regular maintenance and get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and steering—the dangerous defect rate means structural issues aren't uncommon in this generation.
What to check before buying a 2007 Fiat Croma
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 32.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (84%) | 109 | 72.3% | 3.84 |
| Petrol (16%) | 21 | 70.8% | 3.9 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Fiat Croma vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Fiat Croma vehicles fall between 59,291 and 103,108 miles.
2007 Fiat Croma — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Fiat Croma
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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63.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.6%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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46.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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35.3%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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27.8%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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