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SF56 WLU

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE57,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 WLU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,250 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,549 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,761 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 55,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,730 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,019 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,019 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,636 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 34,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,345 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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SF56 WLU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 57,962 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF56 WLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SF56 WLU is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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