2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber 2.0L Petrol · GF08 LPO

The vehicle presents a worsening trend in mechanical maintenance despite a recent MOT pass. While the Dodge Caliber passed its most recent test on 29 May 2026 at 108,846 miles, the failure just two weeks prior reveals a significant history of deferred maintenance. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple multi-point failures in 2026 suggests that the owner is only addressing the minimum requirements necessary to secure a test certificate rather than performing preventative servicing. At 108,846 miles, this eighteen-year-old vehicle averages approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-mileage patterns. However, the data shows a rapid decline in component condition between the May 2024 test at 90,949 miles and the May 2026 tests. In that span of nearly 18,000 miles, the vehicle developed widespread defects across the suspension, braking, and lighting systems, indicating that the components are reaching the end of their functional life. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension geometry closely, as the 2026 record flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside rear. These issues, combined with a fractured front coil spring and an excessively worn ball joint noted in the previous failure, suggest the entire suspension assembly is degrading. The braking system also requires immediate attention; the tester noted thin pads, pitted discs, and a parking brake system that only barely met minimum efficiency requirements. Structural integrity remains a secondary concern given the 2025 advisories regarding corrosion on the suspension component mounting areas. While these were not considered excessive sills at the time, the presence of rust on mounting points of this age warrants a physical inspection of the underbody to ensure the corrosion has not progressed.