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RV56 OAS

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,163 mi
Last recorded143,163 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OAS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 143,163 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 143,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 141,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 140,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 138,969 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 138,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,982 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front registration plate slight damage

Fuel cooler under vehicle slightly loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm to body, bush upper part splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion to underside components

Tyre pressure monitor light on (slow puncture nearside front tyre)

Fail 23 Sep 2020 135,947 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush bonding separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front registration plate slight damage

Fuel cooler under vehicle slightly loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm to body, bush upper part splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion to underside components

Tyre pressure monitor light on (slow puncture nearside front tyre)

Pass 13 Sep 2019 133,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,616 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 131,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,325 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 124,324 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 124,291 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking floor (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in the nearside rear tyre

slight movement in both rear radius arm mounting bushes

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,155 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,174 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar "offside" inner rubber mount in poor condition

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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RV56 OAS is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RV56 OAS, 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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RV56 OAS is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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