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HG56 DLX

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,037 mi
Last recorded96,037 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 DLX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,037 miles

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

EML on

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroding

Slight oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2017 95,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,119 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,262 miles

Direction indicator switch worn.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,261 miles

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

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

Direction indicator switch worn.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,526 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,525 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,324 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 26 Nov 2013 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,936 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low 2.5mm approx

tyre size 215/55hr18.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,112 miles

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)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low 2.5mm approx

tyre size 215/55hr18.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,235 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,832 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,832 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HG56 DLX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG56 DLX, 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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HG56 DLX is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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