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BF59 VPJ

2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,621 mi
Last recorded111,621 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot73,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VPJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPatriot
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 100,058 miles

both n/s and o/s rear upper suspension bushes slightly worn

child seats fitted to rear

o/s anti roll bar link dust covers slightly deteriorated

o/s bottom ball slight play, just ok

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,326 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play in the o/s rear upper suspension joint

Fail 27 Jan 2017 79,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault codes cleared but no repair carried out, just ok at time of test (3.4.1c)

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play in the o/s rear upper suspension joint

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,129 miles

baqttery secured with cable ties, just ok

child seat fittede to n/s rear seat

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s rear suspension/wheel bearing??

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,794 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 37,794 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Patriot?

Based on 23,873 MOT tests across 1,532 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,221
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 555
position lamp(s) not working 504
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 490
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BF59 VPJ is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 73,542 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 Chrysler-jeep Patriot fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 1,221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Patriot typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Patriot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF59 VPJ is a 2009 Chrysler-jeep Patriot, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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