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VN57 BND

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,739 mi
Last recorded133,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 BND
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 133,739 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 133,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 133,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 124,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,983 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,975 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 98,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,790 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,790 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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VN57 BND is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN57 BND, 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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VN57 BND is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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