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WR57 WCX

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,479 mi
Last recorded150,479 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 WCX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 150,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear upper suspension arm bushes slight play

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 150,477 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 150,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel cooler area leaking underfloor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough in operation

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear markers and completely smooth on inner edge and requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear steel rear upright unit has a cut mark by outer bottom arm bolt

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on outer of tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp has a level of water in lens

Pass 16 Dec 2017 142,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,035 miles

Nearside Rear 1.6m limit - Bald - misshapen - starting crack - no cords shown - 215 60 R17

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m - starting crack - no cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear upper arm bushes have play

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 116,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,052 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,759 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,721 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

near side front arm rear bush debonding and deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,951 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,859 miles

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

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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WR57 WCX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR57 WCX, 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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WR57 WCX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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