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WJ56 SGZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,825 mi
Last recorded80,825 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 SGZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,825 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch anti-slip provision missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Trailing arm and Control stabiliser link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear crash bar has corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch anti-slip provision missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Trailing arm and Control stabiliser link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear crash bar has corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,990 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip wearing smooth

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside- wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside- On the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 74,990 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip wearing smooth

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside- wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside- On the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,017 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,288 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,949 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,570 miles

NSR Tyre starting to perish

child seats fitted to both the NSR & OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 9 Aug 2014 32,570 miles

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

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

NSR Tyre starting to perish

child seats fitted to both the NSR & OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,973 miles

both front doors damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 11,521 miles

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

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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WJ56 SGZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJ56 SGZ, 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 WJ56 SGZ registered?

WJ56 SGZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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