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KJ56 JFX

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,416 mi
Last recorded115,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D76,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 JFX
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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 2 Jun 2015 101,030 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 101,030 miles

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)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,283 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 93,282 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,384 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,384 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,925 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 69,925 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 69,833 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 57,639 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 57,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 45,075 miles

all tyres worn down to between 2mm -3mm

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D?

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D reliability report

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KJ56 JFX is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 76,180 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ56 JFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJ56 JFX is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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