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KV57 ZTB

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

80,694 mi
Last recorded80,694 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 ZTB
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,694 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESS BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BALL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn TIE ROD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn TIE ROD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,160 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 76,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 70,731 miles

Nearside Body obviously not squarely located on chassis sill (6.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,069 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,952 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges and deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,952 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear light cracked

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges and deteriorated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,214 miles

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

slight play inner steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,665 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,263 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 44,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 35,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,110 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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KV57 ZTB is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KV57 ZTB, 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 KV57 ZTB registered?

KV57 ZTB is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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