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VK08 VHY

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VHY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,665 miles

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,011 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Rear brake pads worn very low

TPMS lamp staying on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake pads worn very low

Rear brake pads worn very low

TPMS lamp staying on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,146 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 35,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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VK08 VHY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK08 VHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 VHY registered?

VK08 VHY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is VK08 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 VHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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