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PE08 KBY

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,049 mi
Last recorded92,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 KBY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,049 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,515 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 86,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle slight rust in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Offside wiper split, Not affecting the view to the front

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 60,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Offside wiper split, Not affecting the view to the front

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 57,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 50,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,547 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 42,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,141 miles

o/s/f tyre is starting to get low

front brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,076 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 28,006 miles

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

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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PE08 KBY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE08 KBY, 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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PE08 KBY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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