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SJ06 GNF

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,898 mi
Last recorded54,898 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 54,898 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all brake ferrules corroded likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear end bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

condensation in rear lights

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 28,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Advise rear brake discs starting to pit and corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre- cut in sidewall 215/60/17

slight play in steering

Fail 1 Aug 2011 26,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre- cut in sidewall 215/60/17

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 25,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,919 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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SJ06 GNF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ06 GNF, 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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SJ06 GNF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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