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VK08 XYD

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XYD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,987 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush in o/s rear suspension bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Numerous places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs are corroding.

Front sub-frame is corroding.

Long travel on footbrake.

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

Noise from engine, belts will have to be removed for further diagnosis.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake pads look low.

Slight play in ends of steering rack.

Various rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,791 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 98,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/s rear disc showing sings of getting hot

Oil leak ()

brake pedal feels spongy

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/s rear disc showing sings of getting hot

Oil leak ()

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,154 miles

Child seat fitted n/s rear.

Front and rear subframes are corroding.

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted n/s rear.

Front and rear subframes are corroding.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil around filter area.

There is a pinhole in the n/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 66,672 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil around filter area.

There is a pinhole in the n/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,707 miles

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 56,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 30 May 2013 44,545 miles

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Rearmost bushes in both front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Screenwashers are not very good.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,676 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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VK08 XYD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK08 XYD, 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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VK08 XYD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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