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FA06 DVU

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 DVU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,424 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,270 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,196 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 64,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,787 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

slight wear to rear tyres on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,787 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

slight wear to rear tyres on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,417 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 15 Jul 2013 30,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

tyre pressure light on

Fail 25 Jul 2012 21,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion to underbody ,including inboard side of front brake discs

water present in nearside rear light cluster

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,684 miles

light corrosion to underbody ,including inboard side of front brake discs

water present in nearside rear light cluster

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,159 miles

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

slight play to o/s/f rack end

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,555 miles

foot brake travel

front disc.s inner surface corroded

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edges

plastic trims on sills

under-tray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

foot brake travel

front disc.s inner surface corroded

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edges

plastic trims on sills

under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,685 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 16,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FA06 DVU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FA06 DVU, 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 FA06 DVU registered?

FA06 DVU is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is FA06 DVU safe to buy?

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