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SP57 MLV

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MLV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 87,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 81,014 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 80,103 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 74,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2014 65,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,575 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,574 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,345 miles

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

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

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

car was very low with oil /toped up with oil

o/s/ rear brake disc pitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

car was very low with oil /toped up with oil

o/s/ rear brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,071 miles

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

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

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 MLV is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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