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EU56 KXZ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,209 mi
Last recorded106,209 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 KXZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and on 1.6mm limit - just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,251 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 100,249 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,952 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,940 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Front Tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 93,940 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Front Tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,457 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,125 miles

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,387 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,961 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,498 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 61,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,940 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 48,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,867 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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EU56 KXZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU56 KXZ, 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 EU56 KXZ registered?

EU56 KXZ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is EU56 KXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 KXZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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