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LY56 AVV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AVV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,764 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 94,733 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 94,281 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,475 miles

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 125,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,312 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 116,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 104,356 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,051 miles

x4 tyres near legal limit, x4 worn heavly on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,357 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

advise n/s steering arm inner joint showing signs of fatigue

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,989 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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LY56 AVV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY56 AVV, 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 LY56 AVV registered?

LY56 AVV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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