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KY56 EWJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,038 mi
Last recorded149,038 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 EWJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 149,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 146,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 146,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,218 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 133,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,723 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 110,723 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,031 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2011 55,024 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 55,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,253 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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KY56 EWJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY56 EWJ, 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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KY56 EWJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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