MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES
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?
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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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