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SL59 PUJ

2009 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,987 mi
Last recorded58,987 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 PUJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 58,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,864 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 50,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,008 miles

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 15,434 miles

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

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

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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SL59 PUJ is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SL59 PUJ, 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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SL59 PUJ is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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