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WL56 FTZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,652 mi
Last recorded95,652 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 FTZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 95,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,929 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill slight damage

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,069 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,486 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,687 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,668 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,461 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 31,422 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,898 miles

front discs lipped /worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 27,895 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

front discs lipped /worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,269 miles

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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WL56 FTZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL56 FTZ, 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 WL56 FTZ registered?

WL56 FTZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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