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SU06 LXJ

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D76,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 LXJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and both front brake discs slightly corroded

smell of diesel from engine no leak can be seen

Fail 16 Oct 2017 65,048 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and both front brake discs slightly corroded

smell of diesel from engine no leak can be seen

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,774 miles

coolant leak

rear engine mounting worn

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 59,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil reading "min" level

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 53,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,632 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,632 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,407 miles

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

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Slight play at o/s rear wheel.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,305 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F Track Rod End Has Play

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,528 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 24,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,438 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D?

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
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SU06 LXJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 76,180 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 Sxt D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU06 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SU06 LXJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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