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ST56 FZK

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,800 mi
Last recorded166,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D75,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 FZK
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 166,800 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 166,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 3 holes in frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 156,947 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 156,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 156,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 152,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 149,865 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 146,878 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 146,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 140,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,090 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,257 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 100,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,276 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

emissions just within limits.

front number plate starting to peel away from bumper.

middle rear seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,276 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

emissions just within limits.

front number plate starting to peel away from bumper.

middle rear seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,646 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
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ST56 FZK is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 75,557 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 Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST56 FZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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ST56 FZK is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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