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BV08 YMZ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,074 mi
Last recorded115,074 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YMZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 110,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light is dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 102,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and n/s/r tyres have nail in the tyres ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre have small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre pershing cracks

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre have small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre pershing cracks

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,047 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly pershing cracks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 71,938 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,075 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,456 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 42,455 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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BV08 YMZ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV08 YMZ, 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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BV08 YMZ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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