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DY56 MTZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,249 mi
Last recorded150,249 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 MTZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 150,249 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 150,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 132,786 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 132,781 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage to n/s/f

both front and rear brake pads are low

child seat is fitted

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaiter is slightly split

puncture warning light is on

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage to n/s/f

both front and rear brake pads are low

child seat is fitted

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint gaiter is slightly split

puncture warning light is on

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2014 83,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre perished

steering rack oil soaked

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,367 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2011 39,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,920 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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DY56 MTZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY56 MTZ, 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 DY56 MTZ registered?

DY56 MTZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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