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FV56 MHE

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,581 mi
Last recorded155,581 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 MHE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 155,581 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,281 miles

Central Exhaust heat sheld hanging and rubbing on the exhaust

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 137,918 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also very worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Central Exhaust heat sheld hanging and rubbing on the exhaust

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,431 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front no plate cracked

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2016 118,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front no plate cracked

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,213 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine management light on

Inner face of front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine management light on

Inner face of front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,872 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

front discs pitted on inside edges

front no plate cracked

offside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,017 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,932 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,214 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 48,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,072 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,770 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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FV56 MHE is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV56 MHE, 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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What year was FV56 MHE registered?

FV56 MHE is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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