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EO56 KCU

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 KCU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 87,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 85,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,532 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 85,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror ()

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,192 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front side lights dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,262 miles

wiper blades smear

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,107 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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EO56 KCU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO56 KCU, 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 EO56 KCU registered?

EO56 KCU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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