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FG59 AZL

2009 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,522 mi
Last recorded64,522 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 AZL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear crash bar corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 54,569 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 54,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 48,316 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 42,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter - seeping slightly

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter - seeping slightly

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 42,641 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension arm and subframe mounting bolts not fastened correctly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearly all parts fitted are insecure/not adequately tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from the brake hose, seeping (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter, seeping

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter, seeping

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,963 miles

All suspension load bearing members are corroded front and rear

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner facing rear tie bar inner bushes are in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are deteriorating on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 39,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,360 miles

Rear Both rear suspension arm inner bushes are worn

Rear Outer side walls are slightly perrished

Rear flixi hose brake pipe ends are corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 34,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel is greater than normally expected

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer side walls are slightly perrished

Rear flixi hose brake pipe ends are corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 25,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,131 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG59 AZL is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG59 AZL, 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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What year was FG59 AZL registered?

FG59 AZL is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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