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LY57 FHD

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE56,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 FHD
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rusted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 85,956 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,048 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,047 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,867 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 41,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,680 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,180 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,625 miles

both n/s tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,937 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 20,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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LY57 FHD is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,373 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY57 FHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LY57 FHD registered?

LY57 FHD is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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