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YY57 OGC

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,714 mi
Last recorded109,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OGC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,714 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement one each side marked (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate at dash some times (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on at dash

engine warning light on at dash

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,343 miles

Engine light is on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 94,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine light is on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,372 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 77,248 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,183 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 74,182 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,430 miles

beam benders fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2012 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,489 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,480 miles

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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YY57 OGC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YY57 OGC, 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 YY57 OGC registered?

YY57 OGC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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