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J333 XJM

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Red Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests48 (28 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,767 mi
Last recorded112,767 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A56,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 XJM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

28 pass 20 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 112,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 117,410 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) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,801 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake has travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,177 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 107,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both x2 iner rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,306 miles

Underside of body has light corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,304 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Underside of body has light corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 102,071 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,183 miles

Handbrake could do with an adjustment only just met requirements

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 95,049 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,990 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,932 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre low inflation light on

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,932 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre low inflation light on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 75,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,210 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 85,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,635 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,797 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 77,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine and sill covers also under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,729 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,032 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 71,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,322 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,192 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear upper tracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,914 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,479 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,405 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lamps have water in

both rear tyres cracking up [age]

brakepedal pad wearing

wipers not tested

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,361 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s track rod end slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,142 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 45,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,683 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 38,683 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 27,778 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 27,778 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 25,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,516 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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J333 XJM is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Red with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 56,458 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 Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J333 XJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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J333 XJM is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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