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WP06 LWM

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,870 mi
Last recorded68,870 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 LWM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 68,870 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 68,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 67,814 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 67,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [ both side ] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [ both side ] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 62,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 62,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 60,116 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,622 miles

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

Rear suspension area is corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,710 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,436 miles

rear suspension and rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 54,436 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension and rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,333 miles

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

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

rear chaasie slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2017 53,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear chaasie slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,839 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 51,839 miles

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,087 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2015 50,087 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,750 miles

slight play to nearside steering rack rod.front & offside rear tyres close to limits.slight binding to offside front brake.front shock absorber rubber gaiters perished.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,991 miles

slight play to nearside steering rack water in nearside rear light unit

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,270 miles

n.s front suspension strut has slight leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,241 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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WP06 LWM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP06 LWM, 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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WP06 LWM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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