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SJ56 UJH

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,440 mi
Last recorded76,440 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 UJH
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,440 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,001 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 73,001 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,160 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 65,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,075 miles

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

TPMS light on.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 62,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,195 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,318 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,496 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,496 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,665 miles

n/s/r tyre just over 2mm tread

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,689 miles

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,596 miles

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

both front tyres tread depths on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,806 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 25,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,596 miles

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)

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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SJ56 UJH is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SJ56 UJH, 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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SJ56 UJH is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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