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5816 FD

2011 Dodge Caliber

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests50 (39 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration5816 FD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

39 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 53,709 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 53,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2025 34,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 97,769 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,509 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 52,423 miles

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

Front cross member is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 33,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 92,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 32,964 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 32,947 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Extreme corrosion on various parts of subframe, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,845 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,175 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,012 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,430 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 29,424 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,997 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 39,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,374 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 39,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 63,397 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,502 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,081 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,680 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,517 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 24,514 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 37,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

footbrake pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Apr 2017 37,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

footbrake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,585 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 21,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,285 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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5816 FD is a 2011 Dodge Caliber in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5816 FD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Dodge Caliber is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5816 FD is a 2011 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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