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WL56 FUF

2006 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 FUF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 98,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 94,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,068 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,029 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 86,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,301 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 82,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,153 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2018 68,110 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint at bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at stabiliser arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at stabiliser arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 56,710 miles

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint has play

Pass 19 May 2016 45,551 miles

Cover in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in inner shoulder

Pass 15 May 2015 37,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 May 2014 32,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,373 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 11,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,607 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 FUF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL56 FUF registered?

WL56 FUF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is WL56 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL56 FUF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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