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SM09 HFB

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A56,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HFB
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 144,188 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os+ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner and outer sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded .

Fail 13 Mar 2025 144,188 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os+ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner and outer sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded .

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 140,099 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Off side front ram (2.1.5 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front, off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both near side & off side outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,810 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 132,805 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,059 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 127,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,620 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 122,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,045 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 118,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both bulbs n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 92,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 79,868 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 79,867 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,513 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 21,513 miles

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

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

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)

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

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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SM09 HFB is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 56,458 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 A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM09 HFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SM09 HFB is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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