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5816 FD

2013 Dodge Caliber

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,468 mi
Last recorded34,468 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration5816 FD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 34,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 97,769 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 33,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 92,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 32,964 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 32,947 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Extreme corrosion on various parts of subframe, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,175 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,430 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 29,424 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,417 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 63,397 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,517 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 24,514 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 12 Jul 2017 48,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,585 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 21,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,285 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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5816 FD is a 2013 Dodge Caliber in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 5816 FD, 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 13 years old, this Dodge Caliber is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5816 FD registered?

5816 FD is a 2013 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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