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MJ59 KJE

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 KJE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 88,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not deemed likely to cause injury to persons.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Damage to both rear light lens but not affecting light output or reflectors

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 88,848 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not deemed likely to cause injury to persons.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Damage to both rear light lens but not affecting light output or reflectors

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,966 miles

Front Both front shock covers detached

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Deep cut in the sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine area ()

Rear Both rear tyres have wear ,to the sidewall and cracks on the tread

Rear Lenses damaged , no white light showing

Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,966 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Both front shock covers detached

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Deep cut in the sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine area ()

Rear Both rear tyres have wear ,to the sidewall and cracks on the tread

Rear Lenses damaged , no white light showing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,429 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,286 miles

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

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

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 52,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,682 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 42,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 41,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in rear o/s lamp

exhaust starting to deteriorate

side of rear n/s lamp damaged

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2013 31,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 31,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MJ59 KJE is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJ59 KJE, 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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MJ59 KJE is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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