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AD08 ZBP

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,945 mi
Last recorded104,945 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZBP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,945 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded and getting weak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 104,420 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,523 miles

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

battery light illuminated on dash

t p m s light illuminated

Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,523 miles

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

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

battery light illuminated on dash

t p m s light illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust front flexi weak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 89,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement short lateral rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust front flexi weak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,033 miles

corrosion to front subframe

rear brake discs worn and pitted

rear brakes noisy

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

corrosion to front subframe

rear brake discs worn and pitted

rear brakes noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,319 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 68,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,205 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,751 miles

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 26 Feb 2011 49,751 miles

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

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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AD08 ZBP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 AD08 ZBP, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD08 ZBP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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