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DU09 VJX

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,494 mi
Last recorded66,494 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A56,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VJX
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,494 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under vehicle ()

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 66,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (backbox) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,977 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,977 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,480 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 61,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 58,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 51,417 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 51,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 48,068 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 43,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 38,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2012 9,342 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 9,342 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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DU09 VJX is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 56,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU09 VJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU09 VJX is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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