2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber 2.0L Petrol · DV08 EDR

The most recent MOT was on 2024-01-03 — just over two years ago — and it passed with multiple advisories, not failures. That’s the longest gap since 2020, and the vehicle has covered 5,417 miles since then. Corrosion and suspension wear are the dominant recurring issues. Rear suspension arms, coil springs, sub-frame, and front sub-frame have all been flagged for corrosion “not seriously weakened” across three consecutive tests (2022, 2024). Rear suspension arm pins/bushes and front ball joints showed wear in 2022 and 2024 too. The 2021 failure involved a track rod end with play — a steering component directly affecting safety and alignment — and that same area had earlier signs of wear in 2020. The trend is worsening: corrosion is now present on both front and rear sub-frames, and suspension wear has spread from isolated ball joints to multiple arms, bushes, and springs. No repairs are recorded between tests, so these items have likely deteriorated further since 2024. At 109,299 miles and 18 years old, the average annual mileage is about 6,072 — broadly typical. It doesn’t suggest heavy commercial use, but nor does it point to long periods of storage; the consistent mileage accumulation aligns with regular, moderate personal use.