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ML09 UZU

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 UZU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear small arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 92,123 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud and nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear small arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,089 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 89,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,249 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,619 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper & offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2021 73,619 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper & offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,206 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 63,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 55,744 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 55,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,656 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,609 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,677 miles

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

items removed prior to test

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,415 miles

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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ML09 UZU is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML09 UZU, 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 ML09 UZU registered?

ML09 UZU is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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