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VO57 HVU

2007 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,656 mi
Last recorded115,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 HVU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 115,654 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear front arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,644 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Fail 13 Jan 2021 104,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount getting a bit ruff and starting to jump on lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper strength panel behind bumper very corroded

under side of car getting corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 93,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbed to canvas on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount getting a bit ruff and starting to jump on lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper strength panel behind bumper very corroded

under side of car getting corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,597 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,595 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 78,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

windscreen as anti dazzle strip fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,944 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 52,944 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 39,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,592 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 34,592 miles

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,071 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 28,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

nearside front shocker weak and damp

rear pads and discs low

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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VO57 HVU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO57 HVU, 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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VO57 HVU is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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