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DX59 HDG

2009 Dodge Caliber

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,957 mi
Last recorded184,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 HDG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 184,957 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower both side

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 177,867 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 168,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 159,089 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 159,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 145,799 miles

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

Offside Rear condensation in rear light unit

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has weap/leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 145,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear condensation in rear light unit

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has weap/leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 133,081 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 121,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,151 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 68,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,980 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 50,525 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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DX59 HDG is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 61,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX59 HDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX59 HDG is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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