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DS06 WVJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 WVJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 95,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,340 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,806 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,999 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 32,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,666 miles

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

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

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 WVJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS06 WVJ, 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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DS06 WVJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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