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EX08 THK

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D76,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 THK
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front sub frame below N/S antiroll bar bracket (visible above wishbone) & O/S wishbone rear mounting point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Minor seep N/S/F suspension strut. Rear sub frame corroded & slight corrosion outer surface of rear brake discs.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,704 miles

Front & rear suspension sub frames corroded. Front coil springs rubbing inner turret when jacked. Slight wear O/S/F strut bearing.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 109,516 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front & rear suspension sub frames corroded. Front coil spring rubbing inside of turret when jacked. Slight wear O/S/F strut top bearing.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,213 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up Offside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up

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

Offside Front Strut top bearing sticking/worn

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up Offside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up

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

Offside Front Strut top bearing sticking/worn

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up

Offside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up

Fail 27 Dec 2019 100,758 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely cracked no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front coil spring contacts car body while jacked up

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely cracked no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,917 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,721 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,020 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s rear tyre walls cracking.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s rear tyre walls cracking.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,547 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,278 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)

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

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
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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EX08 THK is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 THK, 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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EX08 THK is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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