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WV58 FSJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,401 mi
Last recorded111,401 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 FSJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,401 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 111,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn very worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,182 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,178 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r Tyre perishing

o/s/r Tyre perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r Tyre perishing

o/s/r Tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 52,102 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded to inner braking surfaces

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,795 miles

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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WV58 FSJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV58 FSJ, 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 WV58 FSJ registered?

WV58 FSJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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