CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA06 SVN

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Dodge
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 SVN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,691 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,418 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 80,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,276 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 71,088 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,192 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,789 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front and rear discs worn

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside 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
Full Dodge Caliber reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SA06 SVN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SA06 SVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA06 SVN?

You can check the full history of SA06 SVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA06 SVN registered?

SA06 SVN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SA06 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA06 SVN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA06 SVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA06 SVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.