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BJ08 VFY

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,636 mi
Last recorded93,636 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VFY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear rear axles corroded

Rear rear body corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (both sides) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axles corroded

Rear rear body corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,813 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 81,813 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,266 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion started on n/s/r and o/s outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2022 77,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,268 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 67,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,464 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,033 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,036 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,902 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,972 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 19,972 miles

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

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 VFY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

BJ08 VFY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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