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VK09 JPF

2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE62,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 JPF
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,901 miles

air bag warning lamp not working

Fail 22 May 2015 85,896 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,080 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,912 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 31,722 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 31,572 miles

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

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

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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VK09 JPF is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VK09 JPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 JPF registered?

VK09 JPF is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is VK09 JPF safe to buy?

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