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BD56 AKV

2006 Fiat Croma

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,779 mi
Last recorded41,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 AKV
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 41,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section front and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired abs wire insecure and wrongly located (3.4.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Advise slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,899 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edges

o/s/r tie rod has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2016 39,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f tyre wear on inner

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,357 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 34,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,213 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 27,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,136 miles

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

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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BD56 AKV is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 69,502 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 BD56 AKV, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 AKV registered?

BD56 AKV is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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