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SM56 ZYJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,919 mi
Last recorded111,919 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ZYJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 111,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush offside rear lower (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,414 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,799 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 91,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front sub frame (service rust)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,103 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,094 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,021 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

sump guard fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,517 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 47,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SM56 ZYJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM56 ZYJ, 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 SM56 ZYJ registered?

SM56 ZYJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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