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FV57 KZU

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,424 mi
Last recorded203,424 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D76,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 KZU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 203,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 203,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 186,450 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 186,450 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 169,757 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 145,715 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,727 miles

COOLING FAN ?

N/S/F TYRE WEAR INNER EDGE ALSO CRACKS

NO SPARE WHEEL

rear tyres wear edges

Fail 20 Oct 2015 132,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement SHORT ARM (TRACK CONTROL) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (BENT ARM) (2.4.G.2)

COOLING FAN ?

N/S/F TYRE WEAR INNER EDGE ALSO CRACKS

NO SPARE WHEEL

rear tyres wear edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 118,960 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 118,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,593 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 112,593 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear to n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,745 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,093 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 26,093 miles

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

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
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D reliability report

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FV57 KZU is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 76,230 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 FV57 KZU, 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 19 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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What year was FV57 KZU registered?

FV57 KZU is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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