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AA08 VAE

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,485 mi
Last recorded76,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 VAE
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,485 miles

Central Front tps light on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tail lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks 215/60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

suspension surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2022 76,480 miles

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

suspension surface corrosion

Central Front tps light on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tail lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks 215/60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,128 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,337 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 64,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,077 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,180 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,577 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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AA08 VAE is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA08 VAE is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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