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V9 RSD

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,298 mi
Last recorded130,298 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 RSD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,298 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 130,298 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,844 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 May 2017 105,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 104,940 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 90,259 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2015 75,791 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,765 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,885 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,759 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2011 47,759 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,131 miles

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

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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V9 RSD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc 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 V9 RSD, 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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V9 RSD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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