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YC06 EBJ

2006 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,545 mi
Last recorded204,545 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Croma69,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 EBJ
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 204,545 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake disc slightly corroded

brake wear warning light on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 204,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake disc slightly corroded

brake wear warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 191,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f suspension strut top mounting bearing noisy

o/s washer jet operation poor

Fail 10 Jun 2015 191,462 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f suspension strut top mounting bearing noisy

o/s washer jet operation poor

Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 127,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 127,723 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Apr 2012 161,673 miles

Nearside and offside front wheel studs/bolts are hidden behind plastic centre covers/cups.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Uneven tyre wear occuring at nearside rear and offside rear tyres, sometimes called feathering of the tyres.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 161,673 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Uneven tyre wear occuring at nearside rear and offside rear tyres, sometimes called feathering of the tyres.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 151,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 143,899 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 120,209 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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YC06 EBJ 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 YC06 EBJ, 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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YC06 EBJ is a 2006 Fiat Croma, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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