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BD56 JWU

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,931 mi
Last recorded132,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A54,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 JWU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,931 miles

Rear tyres not sitting correctly when tyres on ground. obvious fault on rear suspension. But no visible fault found. Strongly advise attention/repair soon

Fail 6 Jan 2023 132,931 miles

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

Rear tyres not sitting correctly when tyres on ground. obvious fault on rear suspension. But no visible fault found. Strongly advise attention/repair soon

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 130,459 miles

Central Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Bumper likely to become detached bumper bar (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 125,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,326 miles

rear under valance corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 118,317 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,940 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,495 miles

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

Vehicle components underneath very rusy

Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle components underneath very rusy

Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,540 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,463 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 41,706 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliability report

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BD56 JWU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 JWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BD56 JWU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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