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DV56 GZT

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 GZT
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,095 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,299 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 100,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 92,376 miles

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

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

Slight Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 92,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,408 miles

Emissions not tested, insufficient engine oil

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Emissions not tested, insufficient engine oil

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 77,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,387 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,015 miles

all tyres worn edges

slight play n/s strg rack

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres worn edges

slight play n/s strg rack

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,676 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,972 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 47,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,546 miles

screen chipped,rear discs corroding

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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DV56 GZT is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV56 GZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV56 GZT registered?

DV56 GZT is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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