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PY09 MZD

2009 Dodge Avenger

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,055 mi
Last recorded121,055 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Avenger68,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 MZD
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 121,055 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened sub frame bush mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe bush mount corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

nearside and offside inner sill corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,996 miles

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

water reservoir low

Fail 12 Aug 2021 103,994 miles

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

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

water reservoir low

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,672 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 89,669 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,557 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,557 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,263 miles

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

o/s n/s front bottom balljoint gaiters badly perished

o/s n/s front trackrodend gaiters badly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 44,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,762 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,762 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 33,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,054 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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PY09 MZD is a 2009 Dodge Avenger in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 68,823 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 Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY09 MZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY09 MZD is a 2009 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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