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SL59 VMC

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VMC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 92,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Various items of rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 82,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,157 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 74,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 67,086 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 9 Aug 2016 59,648 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 21,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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SL59 VMC is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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