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MM57 BKJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 BKJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 101,988 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Short arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer bush - long arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Short arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,962 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,300 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front shock absorber dust cover damaged

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

nearside front tyre,inner edge balding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,274 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front shock absorber dust cover damaged

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

nearside front tyre,inner edge balding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,932 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,302 miles

N/S/F tyre cut in side wall

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,638 miles

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

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

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

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 BKJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MM57 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

MM57 BKJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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