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MK56 XMG

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 XMG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,224 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,809 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,361 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on front discs not excessive at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2009 45,784 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MK56 XMG is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MK56 XMG, 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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MK56 XMG is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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