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OE56 FDO

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,780 mi
Last recorded114,780 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt66,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FDO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 114,780 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 110,060 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,063 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 106,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,487 miles

sump unit corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 102,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sump unit corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,342 miles

Indicator switch faulty on o/s (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 18 Jul 2019 97,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty on o/s (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 85,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,512 miles

oil residue

Fail 1 Jul 2016 79,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm smooth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil residue

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,544 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes worn and becoming unbonded

chip in screen

condensation to n/s/r tail lamp

n/s/f shocker has slight misting of oil

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear trailing arm front bushes worn and becoming unbonded

chip in screen

condensation to n/s/r tail lamp

n/s/f shocker has slight misting of oil

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,537 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,039 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 34,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,322 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,680 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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OE56 FDO is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 66,432 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 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE56 FDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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OE56 FDO is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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