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KR08 LFB

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,450 mi
Last recorded105,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 LFB
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 105,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 95,230 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 94,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,882 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 64,271 miles

Cut on n/s/f tyre

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,271 miles

Cut on n/s/f tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is illuminated

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is illuminated

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks to outer sidewall,advise to change.

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

Offside rear tyre has small cracks to outer sidewall,advise to change.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,239 miles

Nearside front rack end has slight freeplay.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2011 47,609 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 47,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliability report

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KR08 LFB is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 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 Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR08 LFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KR08 LFB is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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