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AU56 JDK

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 JDK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 114,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,822 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,691 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,691 miles

Fuel pipe insecure cooler insecure underneath vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,972 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 97,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,923 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,699 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,699 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,483 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,556 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,554 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,191 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,920 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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AU56 JDK is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU56 JDK, 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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AU56 JDK is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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