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GJ59 GYY

2009 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 GYY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 102,967 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 102,967 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,894 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 95,966 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 95,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 93,181 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 93,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,509 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 85,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,553 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 71,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,564 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,395 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 13,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

traction control and esp light displayed

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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GJ59 GYY is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ59 GYY, 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 GJ59 GYY registered?

GJ59 GYY is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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