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FV56 GFA

2006 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 GFA
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 108,809 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 96,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases arround front flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 83,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,560 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,259 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,485 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,113 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 1 Nov 2010 514,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,449 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 38,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FV56 GFA is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV56 GFA, 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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What year was FV56 GFA registered?

FV56 GFA is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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