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DU09 VJA

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,558 mi
Last recorded90,558 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 90,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2025 88,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 83,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 83,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2023 77,767 miles

slight corrosion to sill, ok at time of test. Might deteriorate.

Fail 12 Feb 2023 77,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to sill, ok at time of test. Might deteriorate.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,901 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2022 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 65,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,677 miles

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

Offside extensive surface corrosion through out the outer sill

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,861 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 50,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear centre seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,377 miles

both rear outer tyre walls slightlydeteriorated/perished

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 28 May 2014 34,097 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer tyre walls slightlydeteriorated/perished

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

n/s/r tyre approaching limit

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 30 May 2013 25,823 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 25,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2012 19,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VJA is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJA, 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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DU09 VJA is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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