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KL07 LCJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL07 LCJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 119,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 112,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 104,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 14 Feb 2015 95,342 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,191 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,191 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,635 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 76,635 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,624 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,734 miles

slight play detected at road wheels

Fail 8 Feb 2010 42,734 miles

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

slight play detected at road wheels

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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KL07 LCJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 KL07 LCJ, 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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KL07 LCJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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