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BP57 XCZ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,018 mi
Last recorded87,018 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XCZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,139 miles

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 28 Oct 2021 78,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion rear

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,047 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general heavy corrosion at rear

Pass 8 Dec 2019 74,544 miles

brake hose metal ends badly corroded

rear subframe and major components corroded heavily

suspension bushes deteriorating and bond failing

Fail 1 Dec 2019 74,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake hose metal ends badly corroded

rear subframe and major components corroded heavily

suspension bushes deteriorating and bond failing

Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,488 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,073 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,311 miles

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

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 XCZ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCZ, 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 BP57 XCZ registered?

BP57 XCZ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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