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FG56 SFN

2006 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 SFN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 98,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,698 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Nearside and offside front steering arms slight play

Rear axle mount bushes starting to split

Windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Nearside and offside front steering arms slight play

Rear axle mount bushes starting to split

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on limit and perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn, worn edges and perished

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Front shock damp

front brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid damaged

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,633 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,885 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2011 49,409 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,486 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FG56 SFN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG56 SFN, 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 FG56 SFN registered?

FG56 SFN is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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