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DG08 EKB

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,132 mi
Last recorded170,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EKB
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 170,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear wiper not good.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 142,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 142,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,047 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 136,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,761 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,595 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 126,723 miles

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED.

BRAKE FLUID LOOKS DIRTY.

NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE IS PERISHING.(215-55X18H)

REAR SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 126,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HAND BRAKE REQUIRES SOME AJUSTMENT.(14 CLICKS) (1.1.6 (c))

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED.

BRAKE FLUID LOOKS DIRTY.

NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE IS PERISHING.(215-55X18H)

REAR SUBFRAME HEAVILY CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,203 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 122,771 miles

Central Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cross member to chassis holed/corroded by engine mounting and support bolts to the offside of member (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Passenger's seat with a defective structure sill within 30cm of seat mounting holed/corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 115,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link upper and lower ball-joint boots. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,135 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 105,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 97,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted in test (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted in test (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

cut to outer side wall of nearside rear tyre

side windows have dark tint

tyre presure warning light on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

cut to outer side wall of nearside rear tyre

side windows have dark tint

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,728 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,601 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes binding / front and rear discs coroding

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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DG08 EKB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black 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 DG08 EKB, 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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DG08 EKB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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