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KF56 VVN

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,056 mi
Last recorded118,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 VVN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 117,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 109,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,337 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2020 80,337 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 66,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer tread edge - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

coolant level is low in reservoir

exhaust end box heat shield is insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,268 miles

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)

Play in steering rack both inner joints

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,184 miles

Offside Track rod end 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,945 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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 18 Sep 2013 46,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in n/s/r tie bar inner bush

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,218 miles

O/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 24 Sep 2011 34,218 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,978 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

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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KF56 VVN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KF56 VVN, 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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KF56 VVN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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