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CE57 BVJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 BVJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,002 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))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel tank filler pipes corroded slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2020 70,874 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabilizer bar bush worn out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel tank pipe corroded.

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,180 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 66,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,471 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,055 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

TPMS light on

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

TPMS light on

offside headlight aim on lower limit

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

n/s/f lower dust cover cracking

o/s/f lower dust cover cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,689 miles

n/s rear tyre wall damaged slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 23,689 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall damaged slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,073 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 16,073 miles

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

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

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

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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CE57 BVJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE57 BVJ, 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 CE57 BVJ registered?

CE57 BVJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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