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FV57 KZR

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,829 mi
Last recorded111,829 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 KZR
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,829 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 111,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two bushes marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 29 Sep 2018 102,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two bushes marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lens condensated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 87,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lens condensated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,450 miles

front brake discs corroded

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear light is condensated

play in both rear lower hub bush

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear light is condensated

play in both rear lower hub bush

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,393 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 51,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 33,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 14,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,984 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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FV57 KZR is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FV57 KZR, 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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What year was FV57 KZR registered?

FV57 KZR is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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