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SL56 UFM

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,484 mi
Last recorded144,484 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 UFM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 144,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged wheel trim cutting into the valve (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in the hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

brake pedal anti slip worn

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 18 May 2018 125,684 miles

o/s rack arm slight play

o/s/f tyre edge low

Fail 18 May 2018 125,684 miles

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

o/s rack arm slight play

o/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,596 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,635 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,635 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 105,844 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,675 miles

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

surface rust to all brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

surface rust to all brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,015 miles

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

advise front brake discs slighty rusting

advise nearside track rod end

advise very slight wear to rear bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,659 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 UFM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SL56 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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