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SG57 GKA

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,059 mi
Last recorded121,059 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 GKA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 121,059 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 121,031 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 107,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,605 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pad slide/shim is distorted and rubbing off the brake discs surface

Offside Front Tyre balding on inner shoulder

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,825 miles

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

slight play on both inner rack ends

Fail 5 Oct 2016 86,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play on both inner rack ends

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,479 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 77,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (rear trailing arm to cross member support arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaitor (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

play in front steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,031 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexy corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexy corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,201 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,201 miles

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

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

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)

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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SG57 GKA 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 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 SG57 GKA, 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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SG57 GKA is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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