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SJ08 YZK

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YZK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 153,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 143,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 138,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 138,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 112,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush has separated from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near minimum thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage (run on soft/flat)

Pass 19 May 2017 91,074 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 91,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,458 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,075 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,075 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,991 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,990 miles

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

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

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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SJ08 YZK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJ08 YZK, 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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SJ08 YZK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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