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DU09 VKC

2009 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,375 mi
Last recorded74,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VKC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,375 miles

Central Front registration plate has substance on likely to be misread

Fail 3 Jun 2017 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front registration plate has substance on likely to be misread

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,498 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 63,498 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,192 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly split (rear bushes in arms)

earth strap broken off back box

n/s/f tyre worn low, 2.5-3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low, 3mm

rear tyres worn to 3-3.5mm in places

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 VKC is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Orange 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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

DU09 VKC is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DU09 VKC safe to buy?

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