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WF08 RYA

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

49,009 mi
Last recorded49,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 RYA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 49,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Jan 2022 47,971 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts and r/o/s (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

t p m on

under tray insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2022 47,971 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts and r/o/s (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

t p m on

under tray insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread outer edge 215/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,642 miles

EML ILLUMINATED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable SLIGHT PLAY RACK ARM (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS INDICATES A FAULT

Fail 27 Sep 2019 45,640 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable SLIGHT PLAY RACK ARM (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS INDICATES A FAULT

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,683 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,696 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 wearing on outer edges. 215/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,696 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 wearing on outer edges. 215/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,740 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush stabalizer link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush stabalizer link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,508 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,508 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,485 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,485 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,615 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 28,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 RYA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WF08 RYA, 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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WF08 RYA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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