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SY56 VTG

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VTG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,815 miles

Nearside Oil leak Gearbox (minor) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,914 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,903 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,676 miles

warning light on at dash

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,913 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,194 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,133 miles

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

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

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 VTG is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTG, 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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What year was SY56 VTG registered?

SY56 VTG is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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