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BG56 ZHL

2006 Fiat Croma

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ZHL
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 in rear ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 73,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mountings broken ( supported at front mainly by lambda sensor wires) (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 in rear ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also devoid of tread inner edge 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,157 miles

Front tyres starting to wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge and unevenly worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front tyres starting to wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge and unevenly worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both sides steering arms inner joints have slight play

child seat fitted

front exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,991 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,472 miles

Offside Rear backplate catching brake disc

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,299 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 44,290 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 40,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,002 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,857 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 17,731 miles

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

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 ZHL is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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