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DE09 WXA

2009 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,637 mi
Last recorded125,637 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WXA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 125,637 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill corroded as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn From axle to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front axle bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sub frame as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill as markede (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn From axle to body as Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top axle bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 125,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone ball joint play and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides / trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Unable to check rear seats or belts. (vehicle loaded with tools etc)

Fail 1 Jun 2022 113,935 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre sub frame in 2 places as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to check rear seats or belts. (vehicle loaded with tools etc)

Pass 27 May 2020 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

no smoke detected during emission testing

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,924 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,703 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres worn close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty bulb / wiring (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perished and low near wear bars (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres only just legal at time off test

both rear shockers damp

suggest tracking check both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,972 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,972 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,885 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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DE09 WXA is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE09 WXA, 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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DE09 WXA is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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