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FG59 BDF

2009 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,811 mi
Last recorded145,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BDF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 145,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 133,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 106,564 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating Inner face very poor condition (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,415 miles

hand brake comes up very high (boarderline pass)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake comes up very high (boarderline pass)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread on edges

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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FG59 BDF is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG59 BDF, 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 FG59 BDF registered?

FG59 BDF is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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