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DE56 UUP

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,812 mi
Last recorded106,812 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 UUP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,812 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,807 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 106,795 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,175 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,175 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,502 miles

slight play in front joints both

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,784 miles

Auxiliary Belt Worn

Handbrake Lever Has Slight Travel

N/S/F Inner Rack End Has Slight Play

N/S/R Tyre Curb Damage Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre Cracking Inner/Outer Edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,784 miles

Auxiliary Belt Worn

Handbrake Lever Has Slight Travel

N/S/F Inner Rack End Has Slight Play

N/S/R Tyre Curb Damage Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre Cracking Inner/Outer Edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering tie rods

Fail 15 Oct 2015 87,798 miles

play in steering tie rods

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

os mirror taped up but useable

os wheels have had welded repairs

Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 74,341 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,070 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,732 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r parking brake effort only just passed

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,625 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear discs becoming corroded

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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DE56 UUP is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2006 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 65,485 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 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 DE56 UUP, 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 20 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE56 UUP is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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