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SP08 KVT

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,208 mi
Last recorded130,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KVT
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 130,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has low reserve

power steering seepage

underbody, suspension components and both sills have corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,187 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 121,177 miles

Emissions not tested (injector leak) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s 245/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 114,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

injector"chuff"

tpms fault

Fail 12 Dec 2019 114,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

injector"chuff"

tpms fault

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,983 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 103,967 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 93,051 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 92,182 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,744 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 88,825 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,553 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut (deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm in length)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

tyre pressure light on

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,553 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut (deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm in length)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

tyre pressure light on

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 55,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 55,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 39,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,795 miles

tyre pressure moniter light on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 29,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,065 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 22,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,975 miles

small cut on nearside front tyre outer tread

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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SP08 KVT is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SP08 KVT, 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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SP08 KVT is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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