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GF08 FVK

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FVK
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake only just met limit

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishborne ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,527 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 62,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement staberliser (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement staberliser (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,469 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 1 May 2013 34,205 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,316 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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GF08 FVK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF08 FVK, 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 GF08 FVK registered?

GF08 FVK is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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