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BV08 YNF

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,268 mi
Last recorded74,268 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YNF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,268 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,109 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 69,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,734 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,020 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw nsr tyre

sligth misting of oli nsr shoc k absorber

wishbone bushes beginning to perish

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 YNF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV08 YNF, 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 YNF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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