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LV56 ECC

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,754 mi
Last recorded96,754 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 ECC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,754 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 86,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 85,956 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,606 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,436 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,805 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,472 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,472 miles

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

Rear pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,509 miles

prompt both rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,001 miles

Front tyres getting low

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,665 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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LV56 ECC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV56 ECC, 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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LV56 ECC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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