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FL56 OTC

2006 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OTC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,617 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 68,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 56,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,900 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 54,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,200 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 52,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 50,857 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,055 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 49,052 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,437 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,016 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,722 miles

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 OTC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OTC, 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 FL56 OTC registered?

FL56 OTC is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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