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EY56 VJJ

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,864 mi
Last recorded85,864 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VJJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,864 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,864 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 80,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,359 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,264 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

parking brake needs slight adjusting

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,264 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake needs slight adjusting

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,054 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 69,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,545 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,545 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 45,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,606 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 35,606 miles

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

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

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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EY56 VJJ 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY56 VJJ, 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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EY56 VJJ is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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