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SM56 TCK

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 TCK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,745 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 71,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak turbo area. ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust earth strap broken.

fuel pipe corrosion.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,659 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f inner track rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear fuel pipe swollen

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f inner track rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front to rear fuel pipe swollen

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,586 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front to rear fuel pipe swollen

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,182 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 44,179 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 32,218 miles

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

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

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear blade torn

sidewall crack on o/s/r tyre

sidewall cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 14,926 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,571 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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SM56 TCK is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM56 TCK, 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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SM56 TCK is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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