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OY08 ZFJ

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZFJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 77,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 72,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,518 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 45,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,701 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 40,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,275 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 34,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,727 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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OY08 ZFJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY08 ZFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY08 ZFJ registered?

OY08 ZFJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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