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FE08 TON

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,683 mi
Last recorded102,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 TON
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 102,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 102,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 94,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 84,207 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisey

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

Fail 1 May 2018 83,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,742 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,251 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin and unevenly

Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,251 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin and unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,836 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,766 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,912 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,441 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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FE08 TON is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FE08 TON, 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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FE08 TON is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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