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WJ06 VZW

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,507 mi
Last recorded114,507 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VZW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,830 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 107,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested Both (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both damaged (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both not working (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,014 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,014 miles

undertray fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,987 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 88,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,972 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside steering rack end joint worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,372 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside steering rack end joint worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,245 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 43,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,684 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WJ06 VZW 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 WJ06 VZW, 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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WJ06 VZW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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