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SK56 JBY

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,481 mi
Last recorded153,481 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 JBY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 153,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 153,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 145,554 miles

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

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

n/s rack end worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 134,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight free play offside rear hub

Fail 21 Aug 2014 134,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing outer edges slightly

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight free play offside rear hub

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,289 miles

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

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

front dicsc slight worn and corroded

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front dicsc slight worn and corroded

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,622 miles

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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SK56 JBY is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK56 JBY, 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 SK56 JBY registered?

SK56 JBY is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SK56 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 JBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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