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KY56 LZN

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,261 mi
Last recorded133,261 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 LZN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 133,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 133,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,037 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 100,051 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

Fail 20 Jan 2017 100,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

rear wiper blade rubber damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush in main arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 91,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush in main arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,047 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 81,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,617 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,710 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded on Inner Faces

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake Discs Corroded on Inner Faces

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,242 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,242 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,250 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 24,190 miles

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

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

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 LZN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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