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SM56 TFF

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE57,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 TFF
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,390 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,382 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,421 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

slight play at offside steering arm

Fail 24 Nov 2009 33,714 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight play at offside steering arm

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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SM56 TFF is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 57,962 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 (usa) Caliber SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM56 TFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM56 TFF registered?

SM56 TFF is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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