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SM59 PKK

2009 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,232 mi
Last recorded132,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,232 miles

Front Chip In Windscreen

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 132,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Chip In Windscreen

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 115,527 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,079 miles

Brake soft

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 97,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake soft

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,438 miles

brake pedal feels soft

os sill is very soft

osr tyre wearing inner edge

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 83,433 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal feels soft

os sill is very soft

osr tyre wearing inner edge

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,569 miles

brake pedal feels soft

underside corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 75,563 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel O/s low performance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal feels soft in operation

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both rear upper arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 67,117 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper hub joining bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 67,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper hub joining bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 62,232 miles

Exhaust front flexi section weak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexi section weak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 54,846 miles

brake pipe ferrules need cleaning up

rear tyres are cracking

trailing arm bushes are cracking and coming unbonded

wishbone bushes are soft

Fail 22 May 2019 54,846 miles

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

brake pipe ferrules need cleaning up

rear tyres are cracking

trailing arm bushes are cracking and coming unbonded

wishbone bushes are soft

Pass 24 May 2018 45,586 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

front wishbone bushes are cracking

rear trailing arm bushes are soft

rear tyres are cracking on the side walls

Pass 26 May 2017 37,078 miles

moisture in the rear lights

wishbone bushes are starting to crack

Fail 25 May 2017 37,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

moisture in the rear lights

slight play in the front suspention drop links

wishbone bushes are starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2016 28,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,491 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 PKK is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM59 PKK, 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 PKK is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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