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GK57 WRJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 WRJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both tie bar arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both tie bar arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check tyre pressure warning on

fuel filler neck corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Dec 2022 98,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both tie bar arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both tie bar arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check tyre pressure warning on

fuel filler neck corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,741 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front upper mount slightly rough

Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,850 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing, rough

Fail 8 Nov 2019 64,850 miles

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing, rough

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,846 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,380 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,131 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 28,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,031 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 14,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,057 miles

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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GK57 WRJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GK57 WRJ, 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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GK57 WRJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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