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SM59 OTP

2009 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,151 mi
Last recorded80,151 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OTP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trialing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trialing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,451 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 79,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,408 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 75,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,099 miles

Rear trailing arms Both front tyres low

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front brake discs worn / pitted and scored

Front registration plate deteriorated

N/S/R Trailing Arm - Bushes worn and play detected

O/S/R Trailing Arm - Bushes worn and play detected

front brake application uneven and imbalanced

front brake pads wearing unevenly and very low - Approx 95%

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front wipers torn at ends

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front wipers torn at ends

Offside Rear light is broken with sharp edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,727 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 52,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,915 miles

E.S.P.Bas light on

traction control light on

Fail 9 Jul 2015 44,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E.S.P.Bas light on

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

STRONG ADVISE: oil level below minimum (topped up)

traction control light on

Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,788 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 37,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,325 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 OTP is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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