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KJ07 VHW

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,598 mi
Last recorded107,598 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt58,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 VHW
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread depths close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both top mounts have slight play

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2019 107,589 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread depths close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both top mounts have slight play

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,155 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,693 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,239 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,664 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,225 miles

slight leak from n/s/f c/v gaitor

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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KJ07 VHW is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 58,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ07 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJ07 VHW is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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