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OY09 YCL

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,959 mi
Last recorded129,959 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YCL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 112,606 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,824 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 87,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,653 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 62,653 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 58,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 49,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,428 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 35,489 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,489 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs both side lipped.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,513 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT BINDING ON FRONT BRAKES

Fail 30 May 2012 31,431 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT BINDING ON FRONT BRAKES

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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OY09 YCL is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OY09 YCL, 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 OY09 YCL registered?

OY09 YCL is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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