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ND59 YWY

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,877 mi
Last recorded134,877 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 YWY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 134,877 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and osr upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,777 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 119,772 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sill corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,794 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 109,789 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,501 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,606 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,603 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,527 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear..., (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,521 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front..., (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear..., (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,307 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear track arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothj front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,657 miles

Play in OSF steering rack inner joint

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 72,653 miles

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

Play in OSF steering rack inner joint

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,623 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 56,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,458 miles

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

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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ND59 YWY is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ND59 YWY, 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 ND59 YWY registered?

ND59 YWY is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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