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HD07 FVA

2007 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,649 mi
Last recorded110,649 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 FVA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom bllj joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jan 2020 109,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,285 miles

2 FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

4 TYRE TREADS LOW

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED HEAVILY

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,285 miles

4 TYRE TREADS LOW

2 FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED HEAVILY

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

rear tie rod bushes/temporarily repaired

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 90,436 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,844 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Rear trailing arm lower rod end bushes split

corrosion to suspension components-rear subframe just passable'

movement in rack & pinion

rear tyre edges worn below limit

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,844 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Rear trailing arm lower rod end bushes split

corrosion to suspension components-rear subframe just passable'

movement in rack & pinion

rear tyre edges worn below limit

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,066 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 41,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,251 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,240 miles

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

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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HD07 FVA 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 50%.

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 HD07 FVA, 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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HD07 FVA is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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