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SY56 CVJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 CVJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,320 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,320 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 91,225 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 84,760 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 79,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,979 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,673 miles

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 20 Sep 2011 52,583 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,029 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,746 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,739 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY56 CVJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY56 CVJ, 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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SY56 CVJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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