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SJ56 MHO

2006 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 MHO
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 131,234 miles

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

Heatshield insecure

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

Offside rear brake disc blue not binding at time of test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 131,234 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Heatshield insecure

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

Offside rear brake disc blue not binding at time of test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,858 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,912 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,912 miles

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

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,399 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,378 miles

offside rear coil spring pig tail braken

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear coil spring pig tail braken

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,211 miles

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

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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SJ56 MHO is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ56 MHO, 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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SJ56 MHO is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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