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HJ08 MWO

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D75,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 MWO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 89,101 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,480 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 86,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,174 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,279 miles

Fuel cooler mounting bracket broken, but secure at time of test.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 77,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cooler mounting bracket broken, but secure at time of test.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,875 miles

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rust hole in sill not within 30cm of a prescribed area at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2021 73,875 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rust hole in sill not within 30cm of a prescribed area at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,383 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,672 miles

rust hole in offside outer sill cover

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,619 miles

Small tear in n/s/f tyre wall

engine light on

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low

o/s/r tyre wall perished.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,843 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
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HJ08 MWO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 75,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 MWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HJ08 MWO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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