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SC06 BZX

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A54,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 BZX
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 99,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 78,986 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 71,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,367 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 65,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 57,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 53,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,118 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 53,112 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,107 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 49,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,245 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 42,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,401 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 31,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,063 miles

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

N/S/R adn BOTH FRONT Tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,737 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 15,737 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 13,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,080 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
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SC06 BZX is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 SC06 BZX, 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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SC06 BZX is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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