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GY08 UKE

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,144 mi
Last recorded150,144 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UKE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,144 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

sidewall damage to front tyres

Fail 17 Apr 2019 150,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

TPMS lamp illuminated

sidewall damage to front tyres

Pass 2 May 2018 148,527 miles

engine has a oil leak

engine has a rattle

gearbox has a oil leak

offside rear tyre outer side wall is perishing

Fail 2 May 2018 148,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' note pad (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has a oil leak

engine has a rattle

gearbox has a oil leak

offside rear tyre outer side wall is perishing

Pass 15 May 2017 146,967 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust blow

near side front bottom ball joint has play but not excessive *** strong advise***

off side rear tyre perishing

play in steering rack near side front

Fail 12 May 2017 146,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

exhaust blow

near side front bottom ball joint has play but not excessive *** strong advise***

off side rear tyre perishing

off side wishbone rear bush has slight play under load

play in steering rack near side front

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,116 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 134,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 119,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 12 May 2015 119,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 15 May 2014 104,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 May 2014 104,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre perishing and have 2 nail in it

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 May 2013 88,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt has a retaining device fitted

slight play in drivers side rear hub assembly

Fail 14 May 2013 88,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt has a retaining device fitted

slight play in drivers side rear hub assembly

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 72,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,293 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 44,293 miles

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

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

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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GY08 UKE is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY08 UKE, 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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GY08 UKE is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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