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RE58 UDM

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,151 mi
Last recorded170,151 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 UDM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 170,151 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 165,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 151,146 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

battery light on

coolant level low

engine management light on

oil level low

power steering fluid level low

Fail 8 May 2017 151,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

battery light on

coolant level low

engine management light on

oil level low

power steering fluid level low

Fail 8 Sep 2016 146,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp light on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

battery light on

coolant level low

engine management light on

power steering fluid level low

Pass 8 May 2015 134,448 miles

Battery light illuminated

Both rear tyre inner edges worn and surface cracks

Child booster seats on rear outer seats

EML illuminated

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

NSF wheel fitted with a part worn tyre

OSF front inner tyre edge worn and tread wearing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 134,446 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery light illuminated

Both rear tyre inner edges worn and surface cracks

Child booster seats on rear outer seats

EML illuminated

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

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

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

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

OSF front inner tyre edge worn and tread wearing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,100 miles

NSR tyre inner shoulder is worn.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,082 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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RE58 UDM is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE58 UDM, 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 RE58 UDM registered?

RE58 UDM is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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