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ML58 DVB

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,994 mi
Last recorded88,994 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 DVB
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,994 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,785 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,299 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 45,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,737 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,737 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,425 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 27,425 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,762 miles

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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ML58 DVB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML58 DVB, 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 ML58 DVB registered?

ML58 DVB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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