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RK56 XEF

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,451 mi
Last recorded140,451 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XEF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 140,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,258 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 122,257 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour yellow o/s white (1.7.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front slight corrosion of discs inner face

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside outer sill is holed by corrosion but not close to a strength point

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,400 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

nearside and offside front discs inner faces rusting

nearside and offside front shock rubber dust covers deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,347 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 86,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,472 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,744 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 59,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,818 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,441 miles

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

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

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

tested wet

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,678 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,667 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RK56 XEF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK56 XEF, 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 RK56 XEF registered?

RK56 XEF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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