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J13 XLA

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,615 mi
Last recorded116,615 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 XLA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 116,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,942 miles

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

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outside side wall cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outside side wall cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,401 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,330 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,813 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine under tray fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,634 miles

tread depths: both front on 3mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 215/55/18 99V.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,815 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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J13 XLA is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J13 XLA, 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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J13 XLA is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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