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EK06 VNG

2006 Fiat Croma

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,371 mi
Last recorded61,371 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VNG
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 61,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,918 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly position (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, cracks around tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,043 miles

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 45,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner steering rack slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front inner steering rack slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 33,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2013 27,415 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 27,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine oil level is low

nearside front steering arm has a slightly movement at its fixing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 16,915 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2010 14,080 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 14,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 10,822 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 10,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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EK06 VNG is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EK06 VNG, 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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EK06 VNG is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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