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SL56 FZN

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

86,444 mi
Last recorded86,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FZN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,444 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

tyre pressure warning lamp stays on

under-tray fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2019 86,444 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,511 miles

under-tray fitted

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 73,511 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

under-tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,869 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front sub-frame corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight play front hubs

tpm system showing fault

Fail 16 Sep 2016 66,869 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all rear [4] (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front sub-frame corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight play front hubs

tpm system showing fault

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,178 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 62,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,655 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 57,655 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Slight vibration from flexi down pipe exhaust system

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,924 miles

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

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)

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

Slight vibration from flexi down pipe exhaust system

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has a cut

Fail 19 Aug 2011 40,274 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front brake discs worn

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake is sticking

Oil level below minimum

Fail 20 Aug 2010 33,544 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyre`s are wearing on the outer edge`s

front brake disc`s are slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,544 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre`s are wearing on the outer edge`s

front brake disc`s are slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,475 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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SL56 FZN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SL56 FZN, 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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SL56 FZN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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