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SP56 MUC

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 MUC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 122,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e.m.light on

various points of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,106 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e.m.light on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e.m.light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,079 miles

Front discs slighty scored

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

Rear shock absorber rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front discs slighty scored

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

Rear shock absorber rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,201 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light on

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,201 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,197 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,331 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 64,312 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,140 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,121 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,097 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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SP56 MUC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP56 MUC, 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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SP56 MUC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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