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MC06 CGV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

86,367 mi
Last recorded86,367 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC06 CGV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 86,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 86,367 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,373 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,164 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,166 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,764 miles

Tpm light on.

Fail 9 Oct 2021 69,734 miles

Emissions not tested Engine has a whining rotational noise. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Horizontal Lateral arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Horizontal Lateral arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tpm light on.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,654 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 63,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 63,859 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,721 miles

Front tyre treads starting to get low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

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

TPM light on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

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

TPM light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,481 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,060 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 47,054 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,707 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 44,707 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,234 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,153 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,479 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MC06 CGV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MC06 CGV, 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 MC06 CGV registered?

MC06 CGV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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