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KS08 YZL

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YZL
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, Advise two new rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres have splits through out between treads

Fail 20 Oct 2020 78,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, Advise two new rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres have splits through out between treads

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,252 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 73,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,568 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,563 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to split

both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre is starting to split

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,800 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 67,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 59,550 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 59,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 48,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 28,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front screen washer pressure low

Fail 26 May 2012 28,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front screen washer pressure low

Pass 24 May 2011 18,410 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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KS08 YZL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS08 YZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KS08 YZL registered?

KS08 YZL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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