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KR56 HTA

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,436 mi
Last recorded110,436 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 HTA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 103,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 103,805 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 96,406 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,702 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 89,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,914 miles

under body components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth showing metal pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and bush deteriorated but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and bush deteriorated but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,707 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 64,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,164 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 54,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 39,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 36,742 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicats a fault

Water in nearside rear light cluster

Fail 6 Oct 2012 36,742 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicats a fault

Water in nearside rear light cluster

Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,677 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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KR56 HTA is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR56 HTA, 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 KR56 HTA registered?

KR56 HTA is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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