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SP09 LYJ

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,769 mi
Last recorded125,769 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE62,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 LYJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 125,769 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,684 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 68,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 68,453 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,263 miles

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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SP09 LYJ is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP09 LYJ, 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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What year was SP09 LYJ registered?

SP09 LYJ is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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