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SW56 DOJ

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D74,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DOJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 83,612 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened both axal bushes (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 8 May 2017 83,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired ball joint welded to arm (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened both axal bushes (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY THIN INNER EDGE AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING BUT ENGINE IMMOBILISER FITTED

Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY THIN INNER EDGE AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING BUT ENGINE IMMOBILISER FITTED

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,379 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,521 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,399 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 33,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,557 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 12,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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SW56 DOJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 74,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW56 DOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SW56 DOJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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