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KV08 OPY

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,550 mi
Last recorded84,550 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OPY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 84,550 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 84,550 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 78,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,002 miles

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring turns off after a short drive

Fail 9 Feb 2018 75,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring turns off after a short drive

Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,155 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,013 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 51,488 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,488 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,362 miles

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,293 miles

brake pads starting to wear ok yet

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,616 miles

cut on n/s/r tyre tread

slight n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,580 miles

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

cut on n/s/r tyre tread

intermittantly brake warning light comes on dash

slight n/s/f tyre side wall damage

tyre pressure light lit on dash

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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KV08 OPY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV08 OPY, 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 KV08 OPY registered?

KV08 OPY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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