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MA08 YWL

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YWL
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,631 miles

Chassis/subframe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 86,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 60 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 84,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 60 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,346 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 80,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,558 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 71,557 miles

Front Registration plate missing in vehicle (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,678 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,529 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone boot (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,087 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 31,714 miles

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

Both front windscreen wiper blades torn.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,393 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,307 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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MA08 YWL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 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 Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 YWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MA08 YWL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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