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SC06 BZW

2006 Dodge Caliber

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 BZW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,675 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 94,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,870 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,869 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,405 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

corrosion front sub frame

nails in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint slight play

operation of indicator stalk

play offside steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

nails in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint slight play

operation of indicator stalk

play offside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

condition of front and rear brake discs

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight leak rear exhaust section

slight play both steering rack inner ball joints

slight play nearside track rod end

slight play offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

condition of front and rear brake discs

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight leak rear exhaust section

slight play both steering rack inner ball joints

slight play nearside track rod end

slight play offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,805 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,805 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 48,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,680 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,580 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,584 miles

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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SC06 BZW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC06 BZW, 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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What year was SC06 BZW registered?

SC06 BZW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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