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SJ56 XLS

2006 Fiat Croma

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,871 mi
Last recorded101,871 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XLS
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,871 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Apr 2017 97,370 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,287 miles

Nearside Rear top arm outter bush has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2016 922,237 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear top arm outter bush has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,538 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,748 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 51,246 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

leak at offdside drive shaft seal

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,650 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 33,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,339 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 24,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres unevenly worn

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 XLS is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SJ56 XLS, 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 SJ56 XLS registered?

SJ56 XLS is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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