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SP57 MLF

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,921 mi
Last recorded120,921 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MLF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 120,921 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 120,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe front cross- bearer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,216 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 117,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.5% vol (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner ti- rod (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner ti- rod (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,177 miles

Inner track rod arms have play

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 92,177 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner track rod arms have play

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,690 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2011 44,003 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,277 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 33,276 miles

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

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

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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SP57 MLF is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SP57 MLF, 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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SP57 MLF is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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