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MA57 XYU

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,415 mi
Last recorded87,415 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 XYU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 87,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,819 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end play

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack end play

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,221 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CORROSION AT REAR OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 77,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened FRONT OFF SIDE SUB FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CORROSION AT REAR OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 72,314 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,109 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,106 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S AND N/S REAR (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,906 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,900 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,506 miles

front inner discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front inner discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,213 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

play in offside steering linkage

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,333 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some play in offside front steering linkag

Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,299 miles

brake judder from front brakes

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall and getting low on tread

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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MA57 XYU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA57 XYU, 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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MA57 XYU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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