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GJ09 NFG

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,830 mi
Last recorded118,830 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 NFG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2022 118,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

both front and rear sub-frame units are slightly corroded

nearside rear bottom reaction arm bush is deteriorated/worn

offside front outer sill is slightly corroded

offside front track rod end ball joint has slight movement and is slightly worn

offside rear bottom suspension arm big bush is slightly deteriorated/worn

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

front sub-frame unit is slightly corroded

nearside rear trailing arm bush is slightly worn/deteriorated

offside rear outersill is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on (N/S/F Tyre pressure low)

Fail 19 Mar 2019 102,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Lamp full of water (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on (N/S/F Tyre pressure low)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,120 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,120 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,481 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,607 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,955 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,110 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,110 miles

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

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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GJ09 NFG is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GJ09 NFG, 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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GJ09 NFG is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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