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CA57 DPK

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 DPK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,500 miles

Back back plates rusty

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sills corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Surface rust underfloor

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 77,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Back back plates rusty

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sills corrosion

Surface rust underfloor

Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,336 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 52,718 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside wiper blade starting to split but still clears screen

slight corrosion to brake flexi hose ferrules

slight corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Fail 12 Aug 2017 52,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside wiper blade starting to split but still clears screen

slight corrosion to brake flexi hose ferrules

slight corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,282 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to brake flexi hose ferrules

slight corrosion to subframes

Fail 6 Aug 2016 50,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to brake flexi hose ferrules

slight corrosion to subframes

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,684 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,047 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside

o/s/r tyre valve corroded at end

rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,951 miles

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

nearside rear fog lamp full of water

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,626 miles

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

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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CA57 DPK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CA57 DPK, 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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CA57 DPK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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