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VN56 CHX

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,023 mi
Last recorded126,023 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 CHX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 126,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 126,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing surface rust (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 112,075 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing surface rust (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,661 miles

Front tyres worn thin (inner edges)

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

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,944 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

TPMS lamp illuminated

Traction control warning illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2016 89,944 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

TPMS lamp illuminated

Traction control warning illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,351 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,351 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,830 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack and slightly damp

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,662 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,766 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,757 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,299 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,254 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,591 miles

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

tyre pressure indicator light on.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,591 miles

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

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

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

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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VN56 CHX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange 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 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 VN56 CHX, 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 VN56 CHX registered?

VN56 CHX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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