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SK56 JCU

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,452 mi
Last recorded91,452 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 JCU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,452 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyer cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,204 miles

Front pads

Offside Front wish bone has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 57,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,098 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,091 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,715 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,538 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,391 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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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SK56 JCU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK56 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

SK56 JCU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SK56 JCU safe to buy?

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