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EK08 UVC

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UVC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 117,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low warning illuminated

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 90,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low warning illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,466 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,466 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,883 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,112 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,686 miles

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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EK08 UVC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK08 UVC, 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 EK08 UVC registered?

EK08 UVC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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