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EX56 UWL

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,878 mi
Last recorded62,878 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 UWL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,684 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Rear brake flexible hoses ferules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 60 17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Slight end float in rack.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bushes bonding starting to break. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight end float in steering rack nearside.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement check arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement check arms (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight end float in steering rack nearside.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,399 miles

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

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Sep 2015 42,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 38,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,931 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,931 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,258 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,227 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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EX56 UWL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX56 UWL, 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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EX56 UWL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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