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DS06 SJV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,422 mi
Last recorded69,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 SJV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,422 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 69,422 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split and seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in light unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,730 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 63,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,715 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,452 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 53,333 miles

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,556 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 45,692 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,364 miles

front No plate slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,364 miles

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

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

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

front No plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 May 2013 37,049 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 37,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSR tyre badly perished and worn close to the legal limit

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,930 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Deep cut in osr tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear tyres badly perished

Deep cut in osr tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,383 miles

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

outer tyre walls have cracks

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,323 miles

offside front tyre has been run flat and the wall has been damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,318 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 20,315 miles

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

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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DS06 SJV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DS06 SJV, 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 DS06 SJV registered?

DS06 SJV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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