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SH06 XZU

2006 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 XZU
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 108,607 miles

Front and Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 16 May 2017 108,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Front and Rear brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 23 May 2016 103,808 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 103,806 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 99,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 91,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

Fail 21 May 2014 91,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

Pass 24 May 2013 19,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

glow plug light indicating a fault

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of a brake bind, not binding at time of test

Fail 22 May 2013 19,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

glow plug light indicating a fault

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of a brake bind, not binding at time of test

Pass 24 May 2012 66,436 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 66,434 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,581 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,167 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 33,909 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SH06 XZU 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 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 SH06 XZU, 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 SH06 XZU registered?

SH06 XZU is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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