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OV57 YWF

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,452 mi
Last recorded95,452 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 YWF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 95,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,170 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 93,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,179 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,719 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,212 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 84,777 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 61,720 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,827 miles

Offside front brake disc inner face poor condition

Rear brake pads on limit

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,124 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 41,043 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads look low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,301 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,455 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested due to vehicle be loaded

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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OV57 YWF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV57 YWF, 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 OV57 YWF registered?

OV57 YWF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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