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VX57 OPT

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 OPT
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 98,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 98,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer jet weak and leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,364 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on front & rear subframes

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2021 85,364 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on front & rear subframes

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear tyres stepped

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,801 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack ends ()

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,399 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,397 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working Near side rear (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,265 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 64,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,655 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 55,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre wear on inner edage of tread

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 46,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,833 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,984 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 31,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,566 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 24,566 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front tyres are worn on inner edge

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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VX57 OPT is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VX57 OPT, 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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VX57 OPT is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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