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VK56 EBP

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,994 mi
Last recorded100,994 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D74,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EBP
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 100,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Subframe Bush's Perished

Pass 15 May 2018 96,771 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 19 May 2017 92,703 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides, (2.7.3)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 May 2017 92,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides, (2.7.3)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2016 79,786 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 79,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,656 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlight switch slightly faulty

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlight switch slightly faulty

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 66,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 66,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,250 miles

both front tyres bald on edges but on raised tread blocks rec replacment

play in nearside lower arm balljoint

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2011 27,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,977 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)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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VK56 EBP is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 74,684 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 (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK56 EBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK56 EBP is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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