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RV56 OAU

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,621 mi
Last recorded135,621 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A54,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OAU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 135,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 135,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,478 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 128,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,517 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2014 93,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,321 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Fail 15 Nov 2012 64,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,934 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,732 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,850 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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RV56 OAU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,946 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 A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV56 OAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RV56 OAU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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