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KJ06 FOT

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,175 mi
Last recorded108,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 FOT
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,486 miles

Brake Pedal feels spongy

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 102,486 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake Pedal feels spongy

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 101,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2021 98,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 95,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 92,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 92,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 88,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,384 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 84,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation in it

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,995 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 68,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 55,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,978 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 42,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,428 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,745 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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KJ06 FOT is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc 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 KJ06 FOT, 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 KJ06 FOT registered?

KJ06 FOT is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for KJ06 FOT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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