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VA57 XRE

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,206 mi
Last recorded78,206 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XRE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,206 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2023 78,199 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 71,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 45mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 45mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's inside face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,520 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 54,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,107 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,101 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

slight unbonding started to both rear trailling arm bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,559 miles

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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VA57 XRE is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA57 XRE, 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 VA57 XRE registered?

VA57 XRE is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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