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EJ57 KCG

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,444 mi
Last recorded154,444 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 KCG
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 154,444 miles

- side mirrors slightly loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 153,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 151,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 148,493 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 145,055 miles

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 144,888 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,520 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cant rear seats due to folded seats

Fail 7 Sep 2020 140,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cant rear seats due to folded seats

Pass 9 May 2019 121,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 121,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 92,413 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 92,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 80,324 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 80,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,758 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,758 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,547 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ57 KCG is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 57,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ57 KCG, 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 19 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ57 KCG is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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