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YY06 SVW

2006 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 SVW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,909 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 117,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side front x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side front x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position sub frame repaired floor corrode (6.4.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 103,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2015 96,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,779 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,927 miles

Nearside front shocker top rubber bump stop deteriorated.

Offside front shocker top rubber bump stop deteriorated.

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,927 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front shocker top rubber bump stop deteriorated.

Offside front shocker top rubber bump stop deteriorated.

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear Discs slightly corroded inner face

Fail 3 Dec 2010 49,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear Discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,459 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 34,459 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 34,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside 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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YY06 SVW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY06 SVW, 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 YY06 SVW registered?

YY06 SVW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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