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DG56 FUM

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,544 mi
Last recorded122,544 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FUM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 122,544 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

lots of surface corrosion under vehicle

tpms light on dash indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 9 Oct 2023 122,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

lots of surface corrosion under vehicle

tpms light on dash indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 118,924 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 17" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake guard corroded

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall badly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear radius arms front bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,183 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 115,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 59,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,110 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 51,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,043 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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DG56 FUM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG56 FUM, 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 DG56 FUM registered?

DG56 FUM is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is DG56 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 FUM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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