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RJ56 AHA

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,663 mi
Last recorded59,663 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A54,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 AHA
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 59,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 59,662 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Smaller buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 59,648 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,012 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,313 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n.s ()

all suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Fail 12 Nov 2021 54,260 miles

Headlamp aim too low n.s (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o.s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n.s ()

all suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Pass 28 Nov 2020 53,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 53,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. wearing close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,746 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,244 miles

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

covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres close to 3mm

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2017 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres close to 3mm

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,476 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Track rod rubbing on housing (further damage possible) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp lens damaged and fogged up inside reducing light output. (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 41,012 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,607 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 33,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,092 miles

Front brake discs worn

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,872 miles

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

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

wear to near side and off side front brake discs inner sides of the discs

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,688 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliability report

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RJ56 AHA is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,946 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ56 AHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ56 AHA is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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