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LV57 UTK

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 UTK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 70,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 64,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,126 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 56,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,307 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod / track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,780 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 6,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 5,112 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,881 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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LV57 UTK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV57 UTK, 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 LV57 UTK registered?

LV57 UTK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is LV57 UTK safe to buy?

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