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SP56 SRV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 SRV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 119,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust last box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 108,537 miles

corrosion under the car all over.

Fail 31 Dec 2019 108,537 miles

corrosion under the car all over.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 108,303 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Petrol tank heat shield corroded excessively and centre pipe heat shield missing. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 101,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,483 miles

FRONT ENGINE SUBFRAME HEAVELY COATED IN UNDERSEAL PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF SURFACE

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,385 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brakes binding slightly

brakepipes and suspension components coated in underseal

roughness in both front strut top bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,607 miles

Nearside play in steering arm

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

brakepipes, suspension components ect coated

Fail 25 Aug 2016 84,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside play in steering arm

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

brakepipes, suspension components ect coated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,543 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,475 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear subframes corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 44,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,112 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,974 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heat shioeld loose rear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 24,722 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 19,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 SRV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP56 SRV, 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 SRV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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