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RV56 OBF

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D75,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OBF
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,604 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 93,476 miles

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

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))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 88,127 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,392 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,143 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 77,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,986 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 64,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,288 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides damp advise change asap (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 60,281 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides damp advise change asap (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,069 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 50,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,437 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,437 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,847 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 39,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,705 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 33,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,355 miles

front & rear discs poor (inner face)

o/s/f track rod end has play

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,791 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D reliability report

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RV56 OBF is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 75,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV56 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RV56 OBF is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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