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GK58 PLX

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,220 mi
Last recorded33,220 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 PLX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 33,220 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 33,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 31,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 26,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 26,562 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 22,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,323 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded in places

Fail 31 Aug 2017 20,323 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

front sub frame slightly corroded in places

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,223 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

evidence of slight leak from battery

offside washer jet not working

Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre slight wearing on egeds & deep cut to outer sidewall no cords showing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,153 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,437 miles

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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GK58 PLX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK58 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK58 PLX registered?

GK58 PLX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is GK58 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK58 PLX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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