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WL08 BYY

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,378 mi
Last recorded105,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 BYY
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,378 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 105,362 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt damaged webbing damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill very corroded front too rear and hold with in seat mounting and susp/mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front too rear very corroded with in seat/susp/mountings and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,664 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very perished/split and play in bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on side of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very perished/split and play in bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,541 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing webbing damage (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very perished/split and play in bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on side of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very perished/split and play in bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,755 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,755 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres inner edges worn

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

wipers smeary

Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,106 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front wipers slightly split

gearbox noisey

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,237 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,512 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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WL08 BYY is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL08 BYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WL08 BYY is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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