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YY08 ATK

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ATK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 97,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underseal applied

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,232 miles

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

both track rod end dust covers cracking

front reg plate has slight crack

front sub frame very rusty

gear box oil leak from drive shaft oil seal

rear suspension arms rusty

sump pan rusty

under body rusty in places

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,318 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,368 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,802 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 86,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight in-op (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,990 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven slow effort (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 79,646 miles

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

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

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

offside front rack arm has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 60,502 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 51,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,692 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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YY08 ATK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY08 ATK, 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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YY08 ATK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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