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AO56 BVL

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,407 mi
Last recorded74,407 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A60,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 BVL
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,407 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 71,558 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 71,546 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,752 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,722 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 63,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,444 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 53,444 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,762 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,126 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,923 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
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AO56 BVL is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Black 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 60,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO56 BVL is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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