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BG56 ZHJ

2006 Fiat Croma

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ZHJ
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,608 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly distorted

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of getting hot

Fail 26 Jan 2017 72,898 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly distorted

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of getting hot

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,179 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre in poor condition nearside front

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,558 miles

slight play in near side steering system

Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,558 miles

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

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

slight play in near side steering system

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,459 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level slightly low

slight play in near side steering rach knuckle

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,799 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 40,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,045 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 26,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,709 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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BG56 ZHJ is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG56 ZHJ, 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.

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BG56 ZHJ is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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