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PY59 KVH

2009 Dodge Journey

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 KVH
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,274 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 78,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,659 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Heavily Taped, Advise to Change (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Excessive Play, Advise to Change Soon ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 75,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Heavily Taped, Advise to Change (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Excessive Play, Advise to Change Soon ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 70,002 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all rear component parts have light corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2021 68,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all rear component parts have light corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,233 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

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

Nearside door mirror housing slightly damaged but still secure

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

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

Nearside door mirror housing slightly damaged but still secure

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 38,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,279 miles

Offside rear & nearside rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2013 25,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear & nearside rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,407 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Journey?

Based on 21,384 MOT tests across 1,718 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,310
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,718
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
position lamp(s) not working 304
Stop lamp not working 263
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PY59 KVH is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 67,127 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 Journey fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY59 KVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY59 KVH is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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