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MK08 UZW

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,773 mi
Last recorded99,773 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UZW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,974 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 92,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,918 miles

emissions to clean for print out

rear tie bar bushes slight play

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,874 miles

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

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

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2016 69,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear suspension bushes perishing

front suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,403 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,288 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 54,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,215 miles

both front shockabsorber dust covers deterioated

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,665 miles

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

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

slight play offside steering tie rod end

surface corrosion rear brake ferrules

Fail 6 Apr 2013 33,665 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play offside steering tie rod end

surface corrosion rear brake ferrules

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,166 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 26,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,543 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 19,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK08 UZW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK08 UZW, 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 MK08 UZW registered?

MK08 UZW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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