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LY57 KKW

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KKW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 116,216 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,085 miles

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

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

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

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

rear slam bar has some corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,246 miles

both rear tyres worn edges .........

play in n/s track rod end .......

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,293 miles

n/s & o/s/r radius arm bushes worn .......

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge .,....

o/s/r tyre perishing .....

play in n/s of steering rack .....

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,565 miles

brake fluid level low .........

n/s & o/s/r lower arm bush bondings failing .......

rear brake pads very low .......

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak (oil filter)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,607 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 47,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,137 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,396 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LY57 KKW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LY57 KKW, 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 LY57 KKW registered?

LY57 KKW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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