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YY59 MPE

2009 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,026 mi
Last recorded94,026 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 MPE
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has some scoring (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has some scoring (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,114 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake imbalance 53% low

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 82,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear hands brake imbalance n/s low 40%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,278 miles

Engine oil topped up 1.25 lts for emissions test

Fail 20 Oct 2014 66,270 miles

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

Engine oil topped up 1.25 lts for emissions test

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,966 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,601 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 40,601 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YY59 MPE is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY59 MPE, 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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YY59 MPE is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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