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KW57 MWE

2008 Dodge Avenger

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 MWE
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 130,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 127,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 124,326 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 124,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 121,568 miles

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

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

Tpms light on

Fail 29 Dec 2022 121,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Rackend locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 15 Jan 2022 118,875 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 118,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,775 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 115,770 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,478 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 112,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 109,163 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 109,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,503 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

parking brake warning light on

Fail 27 Jan 2018 105,428 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

parking brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2017 98,025 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 97,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing one on all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 83,856 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,566 miles

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 1 Feb 2014 57,566 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre brake light inop

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,797 miles

rear brake pads low both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2012 22,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 7,447 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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KW57 MWE is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 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 Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW57 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW57 MWE is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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