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SA59 TZW

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,292 mi
Last recorded146,292 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D67,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 TZW
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,292 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 146,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,355 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 137,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 129,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Boot lid not staying open itself

Pass 23 Dec 2016 97,685 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,527 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

travel h/brake

Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

travel h/brake

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,256 miles

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

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
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SA59 TZW is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,423 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 D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA59 TZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SA59 TZW is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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