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FY06 VJV

2006 Fiat Croma

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 VJV
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,255 miles

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

minor oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,426 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 102,287 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,565 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 92,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,273 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 90,273 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,411 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs & pads worn

Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,541 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,981 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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FY06 VJV is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY06 VJV, 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 FY06 VJV registered?

FY06 VJV is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FY06 VJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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