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YH08 XSM

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,650 mi
Last recorded110,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A58,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XSM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 110,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 110,650 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,256 miles

Central Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,255 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 74,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,228 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 64,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,524 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,422 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
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YH08 XSM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 58,479 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 XSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH08 XSM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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