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MT59 PRV

2009 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 PRV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,030 miles

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

corrosion present to front subframe

Fail 8 Mar 2022 82,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion present to front subframe

Pass 20 May 2021 79,020 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 10 May 2021 79,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 1 May 2019 63,610 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,865 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,766 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively passengers (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,122 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

nearside wiper split on ends

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

nearside wiper split on ends

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,043 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MT59 PRV is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT59 PRV, 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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MT59 PRV is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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