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SO06 ORC

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,971 mi
Last recorded61,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 ORC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Mcpherson strut mounting has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Badly perished - Splitting / cracking all over, no canvas visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Mcpherson strut mounting has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring system light illuminated

Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-laminated & Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Mcpherson strut mounting has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Badly perished - Splitting / cracking all over, no canvas visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Mcpherson strut mounting has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 30 May 2017 51,878 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

TPMS fault

Fail 20 May 2016 48,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TPMS fault

no oil on dipstick topped up prior to test

Pass 18 May 2015 45,231 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 42,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

nearside rear lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated/worn but not resulting in excessive movement

off side front tyre outter side wall has slight damage

Fail 24 May 2013 39,125 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

nearside rear lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated/worn but not resulting in excessive movement

off side front tyre outter side wall has slight damage

Pass 9 May 2012 34,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 34,480 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 30,797 miles

front brake pad linning (offside) 85% worn low !!!

nearside & offside frint brake disc's corrode & pitted up inner side !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front steering track rod end slight play !!!

nearside front suspension shock absorber leaking quite alot !!!

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low !!!

Pass 13 May 2010 26,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 26,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,581 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,581 miles

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

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

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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SO06 ORC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SO06 ORC, 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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SO06 ORC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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