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AP56 BSV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,026 mi
Last recorded69,026 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BSV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres are cracked/perished

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,158 miles

all four tyres have started to crack/perish

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear bumper panel behind the exterior plastic trim heavily corroded and weak/holed

Fail 29 Mar 2025 66,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres have started to crack/perish

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear bumper panel behind the exterior plastic trim heavily corroded and weak/holed

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,576 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 62,547 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,031 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 56,988 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on the nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both on the nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and the nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,109 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have started to crack and perish

Fail 19 Dec 2018 52,400 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have started to crack and perish

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,331 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 50,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 47,859 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres have started to perish

Fail 19 Dec 2016 47,850 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres have started to perish

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,017 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,228 miles

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

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

the nearside front brake has started to bind

Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,254 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 30,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 15,725 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 13,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,630 miles

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

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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AP56 BSV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP56 BSV, 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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AP56 BSV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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