MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
Child seat fitted n/s rear.
Front and rear subframes are corroding.
Rear brake pads look low.
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.
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
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
O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.
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.
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.
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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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