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PX08 UEV

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UEV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,241 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,846 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Feb 2017 80,846 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake surfaces (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,130 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,335 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,388 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,340 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,910 miles

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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PX08 UEV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PX08 UEV, 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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PX08 UEV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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