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EK56 ADV

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ADV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 112,186 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,601 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,567 miles

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

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

T.P.M.S Light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESS PLAY ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,567 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

T.P.M.S Light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESS PLAY ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,637 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,353 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 65,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,222 miles

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

advise shock absorbers genraly fitted as pairs reccomend replacement of bumpstops/dust covers

Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball cup on rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

advise shock absorbers genraly fitted as pairs reccomend replacement of bumpstops/dust covers

Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,376 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,122 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

advise dampers genraly fitted as pairs

recommend wheel alignment is carried out after repairs are done fore m o t

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,323 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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EK56 ADV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EK56 ADV, 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 EK56 ADV registered?

EK56 ADV is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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