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HV08 LVO

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,087 mi
Last recorded119,087 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 LVO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,087 miles

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

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

Offside Outer cv boot leaking grease

Slight coolant leak down the belt side

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,087 miles

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

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

Offside Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight coolant leak down the belt side

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 116,717 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,689 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

general rust around vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2019 109,665 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Coolant level low

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

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

general rust around vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,868 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 106,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 99,276 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,270 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have low tread

o/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/f shockabsorber has light misting of oil

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,737 miles

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Fail 10 Nov 2014 86,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,269 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm and inner edge badly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,963 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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HV08 LVO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV08 LVO, 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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What year was HV08 LVO registered?

HV08 LVO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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