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DS57 XVO

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,554 mi
Last recorded118,554 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D76,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 XVO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 103,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,990 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,161 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,963 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 67,963 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 64,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet latch stiff

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,738 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
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DS57 XVO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 76,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS57 XVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DS57 XVO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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