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MA08 WGF

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

155,628 mi
Last recorded155,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A58,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WGF
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 155,628 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 155,628 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 152,846 miles

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

All four discs have rust however are not pitted or scored

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 152,846 miles

All four discs have rust however are not pitted or scored

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 152,838 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,174 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 142,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 133,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 114,694 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 114,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 98,586 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Oct 2016 85,780 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 85,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,134 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,292 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 53,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,328 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2012 45,328 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 35,349 miles

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

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

slight movement offside steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,327 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
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MA08 WGF is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 58,479 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 WGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA08 WGF is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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