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L4 OCM

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OCM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 77,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached top suspension mounting excessive play. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,630 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,654 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,647 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,074 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,318 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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L4 OCM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L4 OCM, 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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L4 OCM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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