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YK08 UGX

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,368 mi
Last recorded134,368 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UGX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,368 miles

floorpan and subframes corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,707 miles

heavy corrosion on underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,053 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 94,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,701 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

OS inner rack end slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OS inner rack end slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,878 miles

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

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

Tracking needs checked

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,167 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,448 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 45,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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YK08 UGX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange 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 YK08 UGX, 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 YK08 UGX registered?

YK08 UGX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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