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SJ06 GMV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,961 mi
Last recorded95,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 GMV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,916 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs lipped

nsf osf nsr tyres on 2;5mm

play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,916 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

front and rear discs lipped

nsf osf nsr tyres on 2;5mm

play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

play in steering rack ends

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 54,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,966 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 42,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

*** DO NOT ADVISE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE OFFSIDE BALLJOINT ***

advise nearside rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall

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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SJ06 GMV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ06 GMV, 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 SJ06 GMV registered?

SJ06 GMV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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