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MF08 UFD

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

134,506 mi
Last recorded134,506 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UFD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 134,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2015 134,506 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

Fail 5 May 2015 134,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery is loose

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 94,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,497 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 37,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f suspension top noise tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,147 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

battery insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,012 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

battery insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,927 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,927 miles

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

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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MF08 UFD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 MF08 UFD, 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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MF08 UFD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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