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VE08 OEF

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OEF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,688 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 111,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,532 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,681 miles

215/60/17 100 v

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tracking required

Fail 12 Mar 2020 103,680 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

215/60/17 100 v

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tracking required

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,400 miles

both front tyres worn on inner surface

both rear shocks damp

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2019 94,400 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner surface

both rear shocks damp

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,540 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,297 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 79,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

advise tracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,521 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS WET

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM UPPER BUSHES DEBONDING

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND PITTED

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,502 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR SHOCKS WET

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM UPPER BUSHES DEBONDING

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND PITTED

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,358 miles

215/60/17/100v xl budget

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wiper blades starting to split

rear outer brake pads starting to wear thin

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack inner track rod joint

Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

215/60/17/100v xl budget

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wiper blades starting to split

rear outer brake pads starting to wear thin

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering rack inner track rod joint

very strong advisory that both front tyres are worn to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,597 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,878 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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VE08 OEF 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 63.2%.

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 VE08 OEF, 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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VE08 OEF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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