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KY56 FDO

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,818 mi
Last recorded128,818 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FDO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 128,818 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 128,811 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,978 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 115,973 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,382 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 108,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 103,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 95,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 844,414 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,593 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,395 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 65,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,781 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,227 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 FDO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KY56 FDO, 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 FDO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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