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SL59 VMF

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,037 mi
Last recorded17,037 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 17,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 14,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 13,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 11,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 10,044 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 9,330 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 8,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 7,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 6,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 5,384 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 3,813 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front balljoint welded on to suspension arm

Fail 29 Oct 2015 3,810 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 3,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 3,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 2,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMF 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 93.3%.

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 SL59 VMF, 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 SL59 VMF registered?

SL59 VMF is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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