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HJ57 SZC

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,328 mi
Last recorded115,328 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 SZC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 115,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,054 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,242 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,066 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rearbox baffles broken up

Fail 2 Oct 2014 77,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rearbox baffles broken up

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,879 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,570 miles

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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HJ57 SZC is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ57 SZC, 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 HJ57 SZC registered?

HJ57 SZC is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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