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VK56 EBV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,227 mi
Last recorded126,227 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EBV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,972 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 118,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,401 miles

corrosion to rear panel - behind bumper

Fail 15 Nov 2018 111,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,535 miles

wear / cracking to o/s rear tyre - on wear limit

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,323 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,323 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,947 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,934 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,370 miles

sump undertray split.

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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VK56 EBV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK56 EBV, 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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VK56 EBV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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