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SA06 UWO

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 UWO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 128,044 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2018 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear of car due to rear subframe corrosion and security

Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sub-frame has been repaired but not weakened

Fail 30 Oct 2017 124,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear sub-frame has been repaired but not weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,542 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded in parts ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides in parts (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in parts bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 120,542 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in part (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded in parts ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides in parts (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in parts bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,148 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From caliper to brake pipe. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From caliper to brake pipe. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 107,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint T/R/E (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,248 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,605 miles

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)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,985 miles

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

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
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SA06 UWO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red 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 SA06 UWO, 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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SA06 UWO is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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