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PL06 YLM

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,939 mi
Last recorded126,939 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 YLM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 126,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody including all Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Apr 2023 126,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody including all Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,061 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 108,160 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ON THE NEARSIDE, CHALK MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 108,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter is insecure

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover is fitted covering some componets

esp bas light is lit on the dashboard

plastic under tray is fitted covering some componets

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight play detected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel slight play detected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,829 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would advise further investigation ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 98,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would advise further investigation ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,595 miles

dpf no smoke

play in rack inner joints

Pass 3 Jan 2015 91,430 miles

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

dpf no smoke

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,152 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged x2 places

Fail 11 Dec 2012 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged x2 places

travel on service brake pedal

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,855 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,546 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 YLM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL06 YLM, 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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PL06 YLM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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