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BK08 GKJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,784 mi
Last recorded95,784 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GKJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,784 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,018 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,689 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,266 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 52,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,796 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 48,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,680 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,680 miles

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

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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BK08 GKJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK08 GKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 GKJ registered?

BK08 GKJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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