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DS08 XXO

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,958 mi
Last recorded98,958 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XXO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,958 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills not within 30cms of load bearing areas

Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,428 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,750 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,841 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 74,841 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,479 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,602 miles

(n/s/f wiper split)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

(n/s/f wiper split)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,848 miles

Both front tyres are crazed on the outer walls and are drawing close to the minimum wear markers.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,187 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DS08 XXO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS08 XXO, 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 DS08 XXO registered?

DS08 XXO is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 XXO safe to buy?

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