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YL59 FVW

2009 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,594 mi
Last recorded78,594 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 FVW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,594 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 78,594 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,155 miles

Outer sills corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 68,155 miles

Outer sills corroded.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,459 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 58,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 215/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

PARK BRAKE EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Fail 20 Dec 2019 58,541 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 215/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

PARK BRAKE EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 46,026 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 45,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,652 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 40,649 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 32,724 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 32,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YL59 FVW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YL59 FVW, 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 YL59 FVW registered?

YL59 FVW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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