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LB56 HVE

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,160 mi
Last recorded184,160 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 HVE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 184,160 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary tyre (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

large dent to n/s outer sill

Pass 12 Jan 2021 179,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 175,994 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 165,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 157,404 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 157,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 147,205 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,571 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 142,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 118,290 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,891 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 105,888 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,683 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)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

return fuel cooler rear support bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,632 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,632 miles

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

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

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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LB56 HVE is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 LB56 HVE, 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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LB56 HVE is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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