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KS56 VRW

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VRW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

tpms light on

Fail 10 Mar 2023 131,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,365 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

n/s tie rod has slight play

Fail 7 Mar 2022 116,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

n/s tie rod has slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2022 116,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

n/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,709 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 77,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,494 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)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 55,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre tread weaing badly on inner edge and depth to minimum requirements of 1.6mm strongly advise replacement

Fail 3 Jan 2012 43,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front Tyre tread depth to minimum requirements of 1.6mm advise replacement

Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 27,919 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 27,895 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KS56 VRW is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KS56 VRW, 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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What year was KS56 VRW registered?

KS56 VRW is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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