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V80 LDS

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,140 mi
Last recorded113,140 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 LDS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres at legal limit

both front wheel trims bent rims should be checked underneath

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2016 113,138 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear pads low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres at legal limit

both front wheel trims bent rims should be checked underneath

rear discs poor

slight plat in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,263 miles

oil leak from oil filter

play in both rear upper arm bushes

rear discs worn

rear trailing arm bushes badly perished

wipers poor

Fail 19 Sep 2015 102,161 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pedal rubber split

Offside front side inop but others fitted

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,822 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 90,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,080 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,066 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,144 miles

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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V80 LDS is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V80 LDS, 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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V80 LDS is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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