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SM59 WVW

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,273 mi
Last recorded95,273 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 95,273 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all under vehicle has been heavily body sealed front to back

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,273 miles

Brake pedal spongy foot pedal travels to floor (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all under vehicle has been heavily body sealed front to back

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 75,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,421 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 168,156 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 168,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre near limit of 1.6mm

rear wiper torn

service indicator on

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,472 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 WVW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WVW, 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 SM59 WVW registered?

SM59 WVW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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