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SL09 VFP

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VFP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,157 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 74,157 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has small hole (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,237 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 42,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 29,012 miles

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

exhaust heat-shield at rear insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,139 miles

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

no clear view off brake pad conditions

offside front tyre outer band worn

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 21,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

no clear view off brake pad conditions

offside front tyre outer band worn

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,644 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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SL09 VFP is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SL09 VFP, 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 SL09 VFP registered?

SL09 VFP is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is SL09 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 VFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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