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DU09 VHW

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,779 mi
Last recorded71,779 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VHW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,746 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,867 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,939 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 36,687 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stay bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,822 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded\exhaust corroded

marks on headlamps\nsf osf nsr osr brake hose ferrules corroded\nsf osf nsr osr brake components corroded\nsf osf nsr osr brake discs slightly corroded \

nsf osf nsr osr brake discs slightly corroded\exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,530 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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DU09 VHW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU09 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU09 VHW registered?

DU09 VHW is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DU09 VHW safe to buy?

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