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SG08 KUT

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 KUT
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,241 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,766 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,177 miles

slight play in both front anti roll links

slight play in both front ball joints

Fail 16 Jan 2016 57,905 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) x2 (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,597 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 48,597 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,387 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 41,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,305 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush perished

piay in offside of steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2011 31,305 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush perished

piay in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,293 miles

rear pads worn

front pads look worn recommend checked

nearside wiper perished

Fail 10 Mar 2011 25,293 miles

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

front pads look worn recommend checked

nearside wiper perished

rear pads worn

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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SG08 KUT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG08 KUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG08 KUT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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