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YC08 PHO

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 PHO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 94,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill into step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill into step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front sub frame corroded

rear bumper support in very poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2021 88,019 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 88,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,483 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,344 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 74,282 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,306 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 67,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn dog bone one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bottom arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad incorrectly fitted. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F bottom arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 53,635 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 53,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,150 miles

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

o/s sill/cover holed

rear exhasust cover adrift

rear tyres cracking

suspension bushers deteriorating

Fail 15 Dec 2015 48,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

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

o/s sill/cover holed

rear exhasust cover adrift

rear tyres cracking

suspension bushers deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads looking low

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2014 44,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads looking low

o/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 39,312 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,878 miles

rear brake discs corroded/rusty

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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YC08 PHO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YC08 PHO, 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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YC08 PHO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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