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YD08 PWV

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,452 mi
Last recorded133,452 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 PWV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 16 Mar 2022 108,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cooler rear hanger snapped

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,175 miles

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))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,175 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush bonding failed (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 66,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,087 miles

offside wiper blade has poor performance

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,617 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,065 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,638 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 41,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,593 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 32,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YD08 PWV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YD08 PWV, 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 YD08 PWV registered?

YD08 PWV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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