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SL08 CPO

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 CPO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 98,657 miles

all repairs and underside heavily undersealed

Fail 9 May 2025 98,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 97,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,030 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2021 83,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,290 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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SL08 CPO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL08 CPO, 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 SL08 CPO registered?

SL08 CPO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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