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DX59 VJZ

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 VJZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,257 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode.

Both rear tyres close to limit

Both front tyres on limit and badly worn on the edges.

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front tyres on limit and badly worn on the edges.

Both rear tyres close to limit

Front brake discs badly worn.

Front subframe starting to corrode.

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,114 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,798 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,798 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,862 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 28,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 28,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VJZ is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJZ, 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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What year was DX59 VJZ registered?

DX59 VJZ is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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