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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Croma. Check any Croma by registration number below.

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86.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.7%

vs Fiat Avg

19

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Croma — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Croma has an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Croma is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat Croma fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Croma for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Croma is around 141,557 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Croma, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Fiat Croma, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Croma performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 72 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

2010

Based on 641 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

170k mi

2009

Based on 734 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

144k mi

Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

2008

Based on 1,349 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 3yr

195k mi

Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

Mileage at 10yr

190k mi

2007

Based on 1,155 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

52.9%

Mileage at 3yr

96k mi

Mileage at 5yr

135k mi

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2006

Based on 1,856 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

28.1%

Mileage at 3yr

95k mi

Mileage at 5yr

136k mi

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2005

Based on 1,110 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2001

Based on 59 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

213k mi

1999

Based on 70 vehicles

80.0%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

1998

Based on 86 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

201k mi

1997

Based on 115 vehicles

81.7%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

1996

Based on 186 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1995

Based on 229 vehicles

83.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

1994

Based on 142 vehicles

78.2%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

1993

Based on 207 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1992

Based on 168 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

1991

Based on 91 vehicles

74.7%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%

1990

Based on 89 vehicles

80.9%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%

0

Based on 181 vehicles

73.5%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

110k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Croma

The most common reasons a Fiat Croma fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

7.1%

Typical Mileage — Fiat Croma

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Croma.

At 3 Years

194,955

miles

At 5 Years

141,557

miles

At 10 Years

190,415

miles

Fiat Croma — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Croma MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Croma?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Croma is 86.7% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Croma?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Croma are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (7.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Croma reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, the Fiat Croma is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Croma?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Croma?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Croma: 169,965 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Croma to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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