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LV56 WUW

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,875 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 96,867 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 96,827 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,202 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Rear TPM indicates a fault

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box heat sheild (7.1.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

play in nearside inner rack area

Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,335 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 60,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,964 miles

inner section of n/s/f tyre on the legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,668 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,536 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 WUW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WUW, 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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What year was LV56 WUW registered?

LV56 WUW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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