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HJ09 VNZ

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,221 mi
Last recorded137,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE62,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 VNZ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 137,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 128,129 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 128,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,247 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 117,170 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,880 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 104,763 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,912 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,961 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear O/S of steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,286 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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HJ09 VNZ is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,788 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 (usa) Caliber SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ09 VNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ09 VNZ is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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