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VE59 PFX

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,315 mi
Last recorded107,315 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 PFX
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,315 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 107,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,449 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 98,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,243 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,240 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,713 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 80,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,814 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,972 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 57,972 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,768 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 34,768 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 34,688 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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VE59 PFX is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VE59 PFX, 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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VE59 PFX is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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