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CK08 CKL

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,232 mi
Last recorded122,232 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 CKL
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 122,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade broken (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,037 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,264 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,578 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliability report

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CK08 CKL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK08 CKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CK08 CKL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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