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CA57 DPO

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 68,415 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,806 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 61,813 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 57,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,253 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,086 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,086 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,145 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,648 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

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 DPO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DPO, 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 CA57 DPO registered?

CA57 DPO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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