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WF08 UEW

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,861 mi
Last recorded81,861 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 UEW
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,861 miles

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

under body and suspension components have widespread surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2021 91,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition blow at rear (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body and suspension components have widespread surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2020 87,726 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,537 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Offside Rear shocker damp

Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,913 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,330 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,275 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,209 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 28,349 miles

front pads thin

nearside front tyre low on tread

slight wear in n/s track rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,893 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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WF08 UEW is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF08 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF08 UEW registered?

WF08 UEW is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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