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VIG 6852

2009 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,936 mi
Last recorded66,936 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 6852
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion .rear axle ,suspension component, bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture required ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body sign of corrosion / Rear axle sills subframe

Fail 13 Jul 2023 64,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture required ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body sign of corrosion / Rear axle sills subframe

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,372 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody sign of corrosion, rear axle sills, subframe

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner track control arm inner bush poor

Offside Rear Inner track control arm bush poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,506 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 42,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,349 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 24,345 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 14,372 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f , o/s/f , and o/s/r tyre caracks in sidewalls of tyre attention required

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,372 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f , o/s/f , and o/s/r tyre caracks in sidewalls of tyre attention required

Fail 31 Mar 2014 13,581 miles

Both fronts and Off side rear tyres outer walls and treads cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,581 miles

Both fronts and Off side rear tyres outer walls and treads cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,389 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 12,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,196 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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VIG 6852 is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VIG 6852, 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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VIG 6852 is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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