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YR62 VUX

2012 Fiat Croma

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,882 mi
Last recorded83,882 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Croma52,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 VUX
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 78,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 77,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,877 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,874 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,912 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,720 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 53,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,221 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,599 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

engine warning lamp on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2017 36,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

engine warning lamp on dash

nearside front tyre several slight cuts at outerwall, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,469 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 28,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,605 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YR62 VUX is a 2012 Fiat Croma in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 52,971 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 YR62 VUX, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Croma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR62 VUX registered?

YR62 VUX is a 2012 Fiat Croma, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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