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ST56 CHK

2006 Fiat Croma

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,597 mi
Last recorded73,597 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 CHK
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,597 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,255 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,381 miles

Rear both rose joints have play

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust hangers snapped but still supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,942 miles

Centre water leak under car at rear of engine bay

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,007 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,057 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 34,056 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,065 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,065 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 23,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,869 miles

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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ST56 CHK is a 2006 Fiat Croma in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST56 CHK, 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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ST56 CHK is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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