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AE09 GFZ

2009 Dodge Caliber

Bronze Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,982 mi
Last recorded78,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 GFZ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,604 miles

n/s outter seal corroded

o/soutter seal corroded

rear subfrem corroded

Fail 9 May 2024 74,399 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has surface rust on some main components

Pass 2 May 2023 71,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 30 Apr 2023 71,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,320 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 59,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 52,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate TPMS light on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,266 miles

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

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 47,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,128 miles

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

TPM light shows fault

Fail 30 Jan 2017 41,127 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

TPM light shows fault

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 25,644 miles

rear fog light not very bright

Pass 24 Jan 2013 17,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 17,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20 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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AE09 GFZ is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Bronze with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE09 GFZ, 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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AE09 GFZ is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 August 2009.

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