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WF08 HYP

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,224 mi
Last recorded166,224 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 HYP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,224 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise rear bumper support corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 166,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill in two places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise rear bumper support corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 161,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 160,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,829 miles

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

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Sep 2019 97,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,134 miles

Engine ancillary drive belt damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 90,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine ancillary drive belt damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates a fault

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,974 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet not producing any water

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,096 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,794 miles

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

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

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

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

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,494 miles

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

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,496 miles

Both front tyre's are wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre's are slightly deteriorated (cracking) no cords showing

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear. Not allowing full inspection of belts

handbrake lever free travel

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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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WF08 HYP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF08 HYP, 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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What year was WF08 HYP registered?

WF08 HYP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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