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MM57 BKF

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 BKF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 87,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,864 miles

advise both front tyres /condition

advise front subframe very scaby corrosion

recent welding repairs been done heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2020 84,744 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe badly corroded /requires replacing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both track rod ends excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both front tyres /condition

advise front subframe very scaby corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,518 miles

Recent welding repair carried out, firm to inspection methods

Fail 27 Sep 2019 80,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,426 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 26 Sep 2018 76,426 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,739 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 62,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,661 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,858 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 26,858 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MM57 BKF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MM57 BKF, 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 MM57 BKF registered?

MM57 BKF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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