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MV56 VBU

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,471 mi
Last recorded119,471 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 VBU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 119,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both TRAILINGS ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,138 miles

Nearside slight play in rack end

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 10,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,348 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,614 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,635 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,140 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 87,080 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,865 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,444 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,871 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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MV56 VBU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV56 VBU, 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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MV56 VBU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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