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AY56 YHD

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YHD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 107,136 miles

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 107,056 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,312 miles

Engine MIL on

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,296 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Engine MIL on

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,684 miles

EML on

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks (2.7.3)

TPMS light on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 97,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks (2.7.3)

TPMS light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 93,268 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,105 miles

Both inner tie rods have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2014 88,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both inner tie rods have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,902 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,960 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,885 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AY56 YHD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY56 YHD, 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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AY56 YHD is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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