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KJ08 BNY

2008 Dodge Journey

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,611 mi
Last recorded161,611 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Journey70,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BNY
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 161,611 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 161,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 151,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 151,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 142,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 135,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,202 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 127,202 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 121,809 miles

Offside rear fog light lens has temporary tape fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front wipers smearing

Fail 15 Apr 2021 121,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside rear fog light lens has temporary tape fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,930 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 120,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,713 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,633 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,633 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 105,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,503 miles

EML warning does not illuminate

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on tread

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,438 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine MIL light on dash

front tyres low on tread

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,484 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Journey?

Based on 21,384 MOT tests across 1,718 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,310
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,718
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
position lamp(s) not working 304
Stop lamp not working 263
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KJ08 BNY is a 2008 Dodge Journey in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 70,574 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 Journey fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ08 BNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ08 BNY registered?

KJ08 BNY is a 2008 Dodge Journey, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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