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SK56 YCS

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,634 mi
Last recorded128,634 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 YCS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 128,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 119,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,146 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake flexi furrel corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake flexi furrel corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,863 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 10 Oct 2017 110,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 24 Oct 2016 104,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 104,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,667 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Wheel hub bush

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,660 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Wheel hub bush

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,548 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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SK56 YCS is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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