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FA06 VCG

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,683 mi
Last recorded155,683 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D76,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VCG
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 155,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 137,000 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 136,839 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 127,106 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 127,106 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,813 miles

passanger door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,181 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 98,097 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 98,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,211 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 78,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,458 miles

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

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
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FA06 VCG is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 76,180 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA06 VCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FA06 VCG is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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