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ExpiredMileage
126,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
T.P.M.S light on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated
various suspension components both front and rear corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated
various suspension components both front and rear corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion on front and rear sub-frames
Tyre pressure warning displayed
rear axle bushes worn
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion on front and rear sub-frames
Tyre pressure warning displayed
rear axle bushes worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit inner edge
Rear suspension radius arm bushes worn
Tyre presure warning on
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit inner edge
Rear suspension radius arm bushes worn
Tyre presure warning on
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicating a Fault
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tpms malfuntion indicator illuminated (failure as of april/may 2012)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tpms malfuntion indicator illuminated (failure as of april/may 2012)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise rear discs corroded
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SL56 ZUC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SL56 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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