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PL06 XLV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,314 mi
Last recorded121,314 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 XLV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 121,314 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 112,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 109,097 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,037 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,802 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 80,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,138 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,109 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,931 miles

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

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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PL06 XLV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PL06 XLV, 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 PL06 XLV registered?

PL06 XLV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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