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FY56 FRL

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FRL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 144,614 miles

some wear noted in n/s steering rack end ball joint

Fail 1 Jul 2017 143,948 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

some wear noted in n/s steering rack end ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,814 miles

Some wear in both steering tie bars

Wear in both rear upper suspension tie bars

Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Some wear in both steering tie bars

Wear in both rear upper suspension tie bars

Pass 29 Jun 2015 108,317 miles

Off side and near side rear rose bushes worn

Off side and near side rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 108,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Off side and near side rear rose bushes worn

Off side and near side rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 89,752 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,997 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,158 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,150 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

water inside o/s/r light

Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,497 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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FY56 FRL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FY56 FRL, 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 FY56 FRL registered?

FY56 FRL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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