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S333 LCA

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 LCA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,709 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 106,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,843 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 104,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,261 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,815 miles

Nearside Rear body has slight damage.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 26 Nov 2021 93,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body has slight damage.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,106 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body has slight damage.

Offside Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen has one chip.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 215/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 76,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 65,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 53,589 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 53,519 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 50,431 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 47,609 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 45,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 45,003 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 42,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,277 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,277 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S333 LCA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S333 LCA, 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 S333 LCA registered?

S333 LCA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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