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AE08 FVS

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,990 mi
Last recorded96,990 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FVS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,990 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 96,990 miles

Direction indicator not working both sides rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 94,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,248 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 88,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front effort low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front effort low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,696 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,696 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,877 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 54,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,702 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,667 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,444 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 34,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5 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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AE08 FVS is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AE08 FVS, 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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What year was AE08 FVS registered?

AE08 FVS is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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