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SW09 FJV

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FJV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,255 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 53,255 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,980 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 45,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,814 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 41,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,792 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering track rod

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2015 32,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,052 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre has a piece of metal stuck in the tread

slight play on n/s/f link bar

Pass 27 May 2013 25,167 miles

n/s wiper torn but still clearing screen

slight play at n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 29 May 2012 19,987 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres getting low

slight play at n/s/f link

slight play at o/s/f steering rack

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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SW09 FJV is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW09 FJV, 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 SW09 FJV registered?

SW09 FJV is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SW09 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 FJV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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