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MT57 UJV

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 UJV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle fractured rear axle corroded and has holes forming (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak round top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and balding on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 83,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 73,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seats ()

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

Fail 1 May 2018 73,129 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seats ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 64,580 miles

Oil leak corroded sump ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 55,143 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 55,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 44,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,713 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 30,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 23,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,346 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 17,346 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,402 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 12,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MT57 UJV 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 MT57 UJV, 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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MT57 UJV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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