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AV56 AJX

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 AJX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 99,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four 215x60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,864 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 83,012 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,185 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 97,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam low (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,398 miles

Rear play at both stubs

Fail 10 Nov 2014 69,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,443 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 53,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,013 miles

Oil Level Low

Brake Pedal Creeps Down Slightly Under Servo Assistance

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,561 miles

both front suspension lower arm bushes starting too brake up

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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AV56 AJX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV56 AJX, 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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AV56 AJX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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