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AK56 NDJ

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,935 mi
Last recorded165,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D74,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NDJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 165,935 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to under body and components.

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 161,905 miles

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

General corrosion to under body and components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 157,802 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 154,698 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,019 miles

vehicle has general rust and corrosion under neath overall

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,409 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 137,679 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel strap corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,804 miles

Emissions not tested Test equipment issue. (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 24 Oct 2015 94,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working llb 501 (1.1.C.1d)

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

movement in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,520 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cover on top of engine damp with oil

Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cover on top of engine damp with oil

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,588 miles

emmisions light on

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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AK56 NDJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 74,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 NDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK56 NDJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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