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YD09 LSO

2009 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,731 mi
Last recorded100,731 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LSO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2023 100,731 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))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2022 97,466 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 97,466 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,182 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 94,182 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 91,564 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 89,881 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working bothsides ` (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,643 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,486 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,580 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,634 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,446 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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YD09 LSO is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YD09 LSO, 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 YD09 LSO registered?

YD09 LSO is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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