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SD56 LYW

2006 Fiat Croma

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

68,163 mi
Last recorded68,163 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 LYW
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 68,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 68,163 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 108,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 108,629 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 106,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 98,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,720 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 94,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 90,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 87,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,080 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 81,018 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 67,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 33,216 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2012 33,191 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Child seat

Pass 18 May 2011 28,582 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 28,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 25,891 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 25,891 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SD56 LYW is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SD56 LYW, 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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SD56 LYW is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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