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AK08 FXJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,983 mi
Last recorded84,983 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FXJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 84,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,807 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 65,789 miles

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 14 Jan 2021 65,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,260 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stabilizer bar bushes deteriorated but not excess movement offside and nearside rear

Fail 12 Sep 2017 52,240 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 52,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear belts not checked

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,413 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 39,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 27,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 27,399 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 19,226 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,226 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 13,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,153 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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AK08 FXJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK08 FXJ, 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 AK08 FXJ registered?

AK08 FXJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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