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VK56 TFU

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,291 mi
Last recorded81,291 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 TFU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 81,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 81,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,216 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,261 miles

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

Oil leak

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

TPM light on dash . < amber >

brake pedal rubber worn .

front sub frame rusted .

o,s front tyres worn on sholders .

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

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

TPM light on dash . < amber >

brake pedal rubber worn .

front sub frame rusted .

o,s front tyres worn on sholders .

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,136 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,685 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,643 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,643 miles

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 52,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TFU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFU, 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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What year was VK56 TFU registered?

VK56 TFU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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