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PY09 BZL

2009 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BZL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 98,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [Wish bone} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing {wheel nut} (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps {Both side} (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,503 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2022 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,874 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,561 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 60,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,791 miles

child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,395 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 27,395 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,545 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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PY09 BZL is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY09 BZL, 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 PY09 BZL registered?

PY09 BZL is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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