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LX08 VUD

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,406 mi
Last recorded139,406 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VUD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 139,406 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer ns and os sills slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2019 139,406 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer ns and os sills slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 123,795 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 123,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,651 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 109,651 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 98,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,613 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 83,435 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 83,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 72,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,421 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 60,419 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,374 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,436 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,348 miles

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

OSR tyre has a metal shard in its tread,

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

Winter tyres fitted across axle 1.

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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LX08 VUD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LX08 VUD, 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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LX08 VUD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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