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SM57 LZN

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE61,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LZN
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,983 miles

Engine noise is excessive, suspect timing chain faulty or worn

Front bumper is damaged and cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper is damaged and cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement toe control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement toe control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,958 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,153 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 19 Mar 2013 33,941 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 25,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,134 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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SM57 LZN is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 61,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM57 LZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM57 LZN registered?

SM57 LZN is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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