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KC56 DVL

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 DVL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,052 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

e/m light staying on

Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

e/m light staying on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,345 miles

slight play in steering rack offside and nearside

Pass 23 Dec 2011 93,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 67,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,341 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 43,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KC56 DVL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC56 DVL, 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 KC56 DVL registered?

KC56 DVL is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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