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BL57 OMF

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,707 mi
Last recorded151,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 OMF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 151,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin of the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin of the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 134,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 134,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened spring cup bent (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slight damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount play (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,922 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 129,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm /trailing arm to sub frame outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,285 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 115,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering drive belt split

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,567 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 60,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,689 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,689 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,473 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,961 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,048 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,468 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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BL57 OMF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL57 OMF, 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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BL57 OMF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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