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CV57 ZRN

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ZRN
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 92,563 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,708 miles

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

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 79,683 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,915 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,862 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner bead rim

Wipers smear

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Apr 2014 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Wipers smear

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

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner bead rim

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,266 miles

for previous advisories see test number 319511803179

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside windscreen wiper small

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,731 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD INSIDE EDGES.

Front brake discs pitted.

Offside front wiper slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 33,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD INSIDE EDGES.

Front brake discs pitted.

Offside front wiper slightly deteriorated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,483 miles

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

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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CV57 ZRN is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV57 ZRN, 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 CV57 ZRN registered?

CV57 ZRN is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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