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SV07 XZL

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

78,323 mi
Last recorded78,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 XZL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,323 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,323 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,332 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,327 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,962 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,866 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,976 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,976 miles

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

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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SV07 XZL is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 SV07 XZL, 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 SV07 XZL registered?

SV07 XZL is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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The MOT history for SV07 XZL shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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