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LV08 URA

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,638 mi
Last recorded53,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 URA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,638 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 53,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 52,169 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 52,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mark with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached mark with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,457 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 49,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 46,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,683 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 36,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,830 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 27,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 23,816 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 18,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,914 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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LV08 URA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV08 URA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 URA registered?

LV08 URA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LV08 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 URA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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