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FY56 FSV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FSV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,958 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber split

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine man light on

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 77,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,455 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 65,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,705 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,738 miles

MIL light is on

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

TPM light is on

Fail 2 Mar 2011 57,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

MIL light is on

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

TPM light is on

Fail 17 Dec 2009 41,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,698 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 FSV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

FY56 FSV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is FY56 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 FSV shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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