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BJ08 KBX

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,107 mi
Last recorded161,107 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KBX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 161,107 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 149,129 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 136,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 123,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 109,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 92,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 92,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 79,650 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 65,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,431 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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BJ08 KBX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ08 KBX, 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 BJ08 KBX registered?

BJ08 KBX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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