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LV57 KBE

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 KBE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 131,501 miles

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 131,500 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering inner rad slightly play. ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 118,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 105,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,372 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted.

engine covers fitted.

engine management light stays on.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,857 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,726 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 77,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,622 miles

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

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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LV57 KBE is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV57 KBE, 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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LV57 KBE is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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