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PX08 XEL

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XEL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,530 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear light units deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2019 105,530 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear light units deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (3.5.1g)

EML ON

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

REAR WIPER BLADE EDGE MISSING

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,421 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE INOP (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OSF WET (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE SPLIT / REAR BLADE EDGE MISSING (8.2.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE / EDGES CUTTING OFF BADLY / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE / EDGES CUTTING OFF BADLY / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (3.5.1g)

EML ON

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,638 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,264 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,259 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,859 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 63,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 54,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2013 41,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,764 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 31,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades split but not adversely effecting clearing of screen

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,827 miles

both front wiper blades split but not adversely effecting clearing of screen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XEL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XEL, 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 PX08 XEL registered?

PX08 XEL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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