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NU56 DGV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,119 mi
Last recorded131,119 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 DGV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 131,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 131,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 123,482 miles

EML is on

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 123,482 miles

EML is on

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,705 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 105,343 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,343 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 93,612 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,830 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,859 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,301 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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NU56 DGV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NU56 DGV, 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 NU56 DGV registered?

NU56 DGV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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