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SJ09 VFE

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,275 mi
Last recorded96,275 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE62,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 VFE
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,275 miles

Front Lower rear suspension arm bush split (both)

Front tyres worn on edge

all 4 shock absorbers have oil misting

child seats fitted

play in suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,997 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,992 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,351 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,586 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,586 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 45,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,579 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 39,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 32,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,313 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Fail 27 Mar 2012 22,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

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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SJ09 VFE is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ09 VFE, 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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SJ09 VFE is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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