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SH08 KHT

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,481 mi
Last recorded120,481 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 KHT
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,481 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached at both rear mountings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at outer vsill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,203 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,768 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod end ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded hold (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod end ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh blow at middal join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 84,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high head light too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh blow at middal join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,421 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 51,416 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,728 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,605 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliability report

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SH08 KHT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH08 KHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SH08 KHT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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