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GF59 LVH

2009 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,172 mi
Last recorded59,172 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 LVH
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,172 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 59,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt inertia reel faulty

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,204 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,725 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 43,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,918 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 37,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 33,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,470 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013
Fail 17 Dec 2013 23,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blade nsf split

Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,080 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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GF59 LVH is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF59 LVH, 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 GF59 LVH registered?

GF59 LVH is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is GF59 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 LVH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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