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OV58 KCF

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,414 mi
Last recorded68,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 KCF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 68,414 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 67,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 54,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,568 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 53,568 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,141 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,892 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,350 miles

binding o/s front wheel,cuts to side wall.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 18,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,848 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 13,848 miles

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

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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OV58 KCF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV58 KCF, 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 OV58 KCF registered?

OV58 KCF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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The MOT history for OV58 KCF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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