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SH06 BYN

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 BYN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 87,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,689 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,449 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 79,193 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre has been run flat

nearside wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have corrosion

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

offside rear outer upper suspension arm bush and pin has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,998 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have corrosion

front brake pads wearing down

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front brake caliper and hub components covered with shock absorber fluid

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear outer upper suspension arm bush and pin has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,314 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,235 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,295 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface corroded and worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,648 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 46,643 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,490 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 41,483 miles

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

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

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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SH06 BYN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH06 BYN, 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 SH06 BYN registered?

SH06 BYN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is SH06 BYN safe to buy?

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