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KM56 EBJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 EBJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,385 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 93,372 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6 mm also cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 84,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6 mm also cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,951 miles

number plate lamps dim

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

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

both rear tyres perished

holder stuck on windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 63,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 53,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play steering rack o/s/f

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,485 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,525 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,024 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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KM56 EBJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM56 EBJ, 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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KM56 EBJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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