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FH06 VEF

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

149,554 mi
Last recorded149,554 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VEF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 149,554 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 149,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 144,705 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 144,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges no tread (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear on inner sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges no tread (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear on inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,375 miles

Child seat fitted preventing the inspection of an adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2015 116,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Child seat fitted preventing the inspection of an adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 113,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 103,041 miles

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

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 28 Jun 2014 103,039 miles

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

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

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 20 Jun 2014 103,038 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,212 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 38,951 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,096 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FH06 VEF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FH06 VEF, 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 FH06 VEF registered?

FH06 VEF is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FH06 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 VEF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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