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VK56 BBF

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,662 mi
Last recorded69,662 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A60,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 BBF
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,662 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,367 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (BOTH SIDES INNER JOINTS)

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,005 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (BOTH SIDES INNER JOINTS)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,160 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,011 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIORATING/PERISHING

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,297 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS DETERIORATING

FRONT TYRES WEARING VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (BOTH SIDES INNER JOINTS)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,171 miles

both front suspension lower arm ball joint dust boots cracking/perishing

both front tyres wearing close to 2mm wear markers

slight play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,300 miles

both front suspension arms ball joint dust boots cracking/perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,605 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 20,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

(notes :- alloy wheels, 215/55R18 tyres, minimum tread depth readings = n/s/f 4mm, o/s/f 5mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 6mm.)

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 15,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,779 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 9,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,816 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
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VK56 BBF is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 60,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK56 BBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK56 BBF is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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