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LV56 KGJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 KGJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,091 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack play

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,811 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 111,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 110,208 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 110,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,898 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,442 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,442 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

standard tyre valves fitted to rear

tyre pressure warning light indicates a fault

Fail 15 Feb 2014 92,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

standard tyre valves fitted to rear

tyre pressure warning light indicates a fault

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,719 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,071 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 KGJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LV56 KGJ, 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 KGJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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