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MV56 VBK

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,546 mi
Last recorded144,546 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D75,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VBK
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 144,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axel corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,955 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 138,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 138,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer friction surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and centre belts ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 126,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear sub-frames corroding!

Fail 28 Nov 2015 126,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear sub-frames corroding!

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,911 miles

both rear tyres getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected!!

front sub-frame corroding!!

nearside front shock absorber getting worn?

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected!!

offside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected!!

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise detected!!

offside rear suspension has slight play detected in a bush!

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,012 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 82,012 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,116 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,767 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,767 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,367 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,879 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D reliability report

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MV56 VBK is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 75,557 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV56 VBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV56 VBK is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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