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SK59 RCX

2009 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,633 mi
Last recorded137,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 RCX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 137,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,935 miles

lower engine cover is fitted obstructing view

Fail 13 Mar 2018 129,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and center holed (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and center holed (2.4.G.1)

lower engine cover is fitted obstructing view

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,293 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and holed in parts (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower boots (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,363 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 57,082 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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SK59 RCX is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK59 RCX, 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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SK59 RCX is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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