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VK56 ECD

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ECD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most rear suspension arms rods and subframe suffering corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 104,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached control bar loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most rear suspension arms rods and subframe suffering corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension parts advanced corrosion

both front steering arms slight piay

Fail 5 Nov 2021 101,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension parts advanced corrosion

both front steering arms slight piay

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,917 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 87,915 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Oct 2017 71,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,595 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,195 miles

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

Nearside Front steering inner joint play

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,098 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,590 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,208 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 20,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ECD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECD, 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 ECD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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