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BP57 RKJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,944 mi
Last recorded158,944 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 RKJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 158,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 144,475 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 144,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 129,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stone chips across windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 93,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,755 miles

os and ns rear trailing arms tie bar bushes worn - recommend replacement

os headlamp aimed slightly low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

Noise from engine

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,861 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,726 miles

Oil leak round gearbox

Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak round gearbox

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,954 miles

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 8 Apr 2011 54,953 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit

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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BP57 RKJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP57 RKJ, 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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BP57 RKJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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