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LX56 VHZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VHZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Fail 26 Mar 2020 132,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 115,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 115,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 109,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

MIL ON

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 1 Oct 2013 89,231 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,953 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 77,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,705 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,106 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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LX56 VHZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LX56 VHZ, 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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LX56 VHZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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