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LV59 YCT

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,956 mi
Last recorded71,956 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 YCT
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,956 miles

Drivers door Outer handle is stiff

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,718 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 66,681 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,140 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 61,125 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear 75 / worn approx (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both cracking and low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 44,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear 75 / worn approx (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both cracking and low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,482 miles

Front and rear brake pads 60 % worn

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Rear both tyres cracking slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,381 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Under-tray is fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,774 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 16,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 11,953 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 11,735 miles

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

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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LV59 YCT is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV59 YCT, 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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LV59 YCT is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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