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WM57 NYW

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,583 mi
Last recorded159,583 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 NYW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 159,583 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Excessively corroded in various places!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front subframe covered in underseal

Front under tray fitted limiting full inspection of subframe

Nearside Outer sill corroded & holed on “double skin” / outer skin only!

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded & holed on “double skin” / outer skin only!

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,245 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Outer Outer sill corroded on double skin!

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

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

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

Various underside components surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2021 152,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed in 2 places! Offside & Nearside! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Outer Outer sill corroded on double skin!

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

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

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

Various underside components surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 136,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 136,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 122,560 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 122,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 107,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 92,410 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 92,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015

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 22 May 2014 53,105 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 50,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 50,242 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,838 miles

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,588 miles

slight wear in n/s & o/s tie rod ends

Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,543 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 26,543 miles

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

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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WM57 NYW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WM57 NYW, 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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WM57 NYW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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