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PL06 BFJ

2006 Fiat Croma

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 BFJ
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,428 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 130,424 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 130,377 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2016 130,351 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 121,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres steping on inner edges

oil light flashing on,oil checked ok

Fail 5 May 2015 120,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres steping on inner edges

oil light flashing on,oil checked ok

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 97,401 miles

exhust front flexie pipe deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,265 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexie pipe deteriiorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,434 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 84,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,452 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,394 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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PL06 BFJ is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PL06 BFJ, 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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PL06 BFJ is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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