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MA56 BWU

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 BWU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 55,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,212 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 39,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,564 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 21,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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MA56 BWU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA56 BWU, 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 MA56 BWU registered?

MA56 BWU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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