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CK08 CKO

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,187 mi
Last recorded90,187 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 CKO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 90,187 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 90,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired full sill front to rear as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,923 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 86,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,046 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 60,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 56,230 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 50,558 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 44,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light flashing

Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light flashing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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CK08 CKO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CK08 CKO, 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 CK08 CKO registered?

CK08 CKO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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