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SJ07 VPU

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,957 mi
Last recorded127,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 VPU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 127,957 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferreuls

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,678 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,655 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,933 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,933 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight deteriation in rear suspension bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,690 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,690 miles

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

nearside rear suspension front lower tie bar inner bush worn

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perished

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,344 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside rear suspension,trailing arm bush perished

offside front suspension wishbone,rear bush starting to perish and split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 4 Jun 2012 60,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 50,073 miles

O/s/f brake disc slightly worn.

Slight play in o/s/f track rod.

Water in n/s/r light

Pass 29 May 2010 37,034 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on legal wear limit

offside rear tyre tread nearing legal wear limit

scratches on windscreen

slight runout in nearside and offside front brake discs

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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SJ07 VPU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SJ07 VPU, 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 SJ07 VPU registered?

SJ07 VPU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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