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D18 BSV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 BSV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,205 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 121,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 115,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,046 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 113,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,909 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 104,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,600 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 70,473 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,441 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,363 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,039 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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D18 BSV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D18 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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What year was D18 BSV registered?

D18 BSV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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