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FL56 NPG

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,653 mi
Last recorded80,653 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 NPG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 80,653 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,977 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Fail 22 Aug 2022 77,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,446 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 68,206 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 68,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play has excessive play at the joint with the rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side below requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides below requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,281 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 43,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,423 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres worn away inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,913 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 31,902 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,437 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,396 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 15,396 miles

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

engine bay obsured by plastic trims

front discs lipped and corroded

front tyres worn low

steering rack damp

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,465 miles

engine undertray fitted, exhaust system corroded, play in o/s/f suspension, rear brake discs corroded, front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,939 miles

front wipers smeering front brake discs rusting damage on alloys

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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FL56 NPG is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL56 NPG, 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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FL56 NPG is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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