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AF57 NVS

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,081 mi
Last recorded94,081 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 NVS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 94,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF & OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SIDES UNDER DOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT + REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 84,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

Fail 20 Jul 2023 73,502 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,961 miles

Nearside rear lower body corrosion

Offside rear lower body corrosion

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,007 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front number plate slightly cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 68,007 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front number plate slightly cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,175 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,201 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 64,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,252 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,504 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,504 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,035 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,395 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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AF57 NVS is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 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 AF57 NVS, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF57 NVS is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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