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SW08 AEL

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,384 mi
Last recorded90,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 AEL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 90,384 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X nails in tyre. ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,506 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split at the ends.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 81,506 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside wiper blade split at the ends.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 73,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,414 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached ram locking device. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,483 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears ( offside more than nearside ) (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front brake does not raise and lower at the same rate as the nearside

rear bumper reinforcing bar is heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,793 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,571 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,577 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,004 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,373 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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SW08 AEL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue 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 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 SW08 AEL, 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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SW08 AEL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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