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KJ07 VJA

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 VJA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 90,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2021 87,207 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 87,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4 mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,934 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,922 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,571 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a piece of metal in the tread

both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a piece of metal in the tread

both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,783 miles

front subframe is rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2015 69,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front subframe is rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Feb 2013 61,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre 3mm and worn on inner shoulder 215/60/17H

Fail 16 Feb 2013 61,756 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre 3mm and worn on inner shoulder 215/60/17H

Offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,884 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,823 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,626 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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KJ07 VJA is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KJ07 VJA, 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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KJ07 VJA is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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