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CK08 OYX

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,941 mi
Last recorded121,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 OYX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 121,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion and vehicle undersealed

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight movement between ball joint and locking device on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Welding repairs undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2024 121,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion and vehicle undersealed

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Welding repairs undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,165 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 119,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,478 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 116,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,170 miles

Brake fluid condition poor

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Sills cover up and fasten with screws

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sills cover up and fasten with screws

Offside outer sill badly corroded

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 111,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid condition poor

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Sills cover up and fasten with screws

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sills cover up and fasten with screws

Offside outer sill badly corroded

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 104,447 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 104,415 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,039 miles

Offside Front door mirror slight damage--

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,513 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 83,490 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,243 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,837 miles

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)

Oil leak

o/s c.v boot grease spray all around wheel and hub

Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012
Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,624 miles

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 OYX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CK08 OYX, 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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CK08 OYX is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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