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SL56 ZUC

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,387 mi
Last recorded126,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 ZUC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,387 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 125,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,183 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 104,038 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 101,135 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,179 miles

Corrosion on front and rear sub-frames

Tyre pressure warning displayed

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 25 May 2016 99,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,697 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 95,661 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,534 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit inner edge

Rear suspension radius arm bushes worn

Tyre presure warning on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 92,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,609 miles

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicating a Fault

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,756 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,756 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,092 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 47,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,660 miles

Advise rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,429 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 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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