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SM59 EEW

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,661 mi
Last recorded118,661 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EEW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 118,661 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,767 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

FRONT ROLL BAR D- BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY

FRONT SHOCKER GAITERS TORN

MILL LIGHT ON , EMISSIONS OK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY LOW CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY LOW CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

SILLS CORRODING

Fail 7 Dec 2021 105,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

BATTERY LOOSE

FRONT ROLL BAR D- BUSHES WORN SLIGHTLY

FRONT SHOCKER GAITERS TORN

MILL LIGHT ON , EMISSIONS OK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY LOW CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY LOW CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

SILLS CORRODING

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,718 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 97,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,771 miles

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

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

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

all brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,850 miles

Offside front & rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside front & rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front and rear back plates corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,838 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 55,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,860 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,858 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,318 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,464 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 17,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,828 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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SM59 EEW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SM59 EEW, 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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SM59 EEW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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