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EJ56 CGK

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,039 mi
Last recorded91,039 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 CGK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 82,421 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 82,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine noise (rattling)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,849 miles

EML on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

EML on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 73,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,149 miles

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

both inner rack joints slight play

eml light on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,871 miles

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

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

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

both steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2012 54,870 miles

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

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

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

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

both steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2011 46,215 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,756 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 37,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,547 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)

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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EJ56 CGK is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ56 CGK, 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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EJ56 CGK is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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