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HG57 HVM

2007 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,184 mi
Last recorded174,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 HVM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 174,184 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Buckle ()

EML light on

Rear Tyres worn on edges

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 174,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Buckle ()

EML light on

Rear Tyres worn on edges

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Sep 2016 156,989 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine managment light on

Play in steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2016 156,987 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine managment light on

Play in steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2015 151,207 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 151,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 144,543 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2013 135,539 miles

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated.

Front Brake discs worn, pitted and corroded on inner faces.

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

Pedal Rubbers deteriorated.

Rear Tyres worn on innner edges.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 135,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated.

Front Brake discs worn, pitted and corroded on inner faces.

Front Tyres worn at inner edges.

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

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

Pedal Rubbers deteriorated.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,713 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edges low

fuel cooler under vehicle becoming loose on mountings

Fail 6 Nov 2012 115,712 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges low

fuel cooler under vehicle becoming loose on mountings

Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,236 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to wear bars

offside front shock absorber becoming damp

Fail 24 Sep 2011 90,236 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing close to wear bars

offside front shock absorber becoming damp

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,797 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/F lower ball joint (BOARDER LINE)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S steering rack arm inner bush/joint area

N/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at inner edge into centre 3/4 tread area

O/S/F tyre ON limits of tread wear

Rear outer b/pads low and nearing limits of wear and inner pads appear low also

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,596 miles

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/F lower ball joint (BOARDER LINE)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S steering rack arm inner bush/joint area

N/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at inner edge into centre 3/4 tread area

O/S/F tyre ON limits of tread wear

Rear outer b/pads low and nearing limits of wear and inner pads appear low also

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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HG57 HVM is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HG57 HVM, 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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HG57 HVM is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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