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VK09 RDO

2009 Dodge Journey

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,300 mi
Last recorded141,300 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Journey67,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 RDO
MakeDodge
ModelJourney
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 141,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 132,439 miles

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

Offside Rear noisy wheel bearing

Rear exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Feb 2021 132,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear noisy wheel bearing

Rear exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 127,286 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 127,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rusty/front flexi loose on mesh

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers outer casing rusty

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of fluid around rear pipes near fuel tank? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers outer casing rusty

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

Offside Rear brake pads moving in carrier

Fail 12 Feb 2019 118,199 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rusty/front flexi loose on mesh

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers outer casing rusty

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of fluid around rear pipes near fuel tank? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers outer casing rusty

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

Offside Rear brake pads moving in carrier

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,796 miles

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

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

exhaust flexipipe deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possibly handbrake related (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust flexipipe deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

offside rear tyre perished & starting to split

Fail 15 Apr 2017 89,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

offside rear tyre perished & starting to split

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 59,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 39,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,221 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Journey?

Based on 21,384 MOT tests across 1,718 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,310
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,718
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 407
position lamp(s) not working 304
Stop lamp not working 263
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VK09 RDO is a 2009 Dodge Journey in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 67,127 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 Journey fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 RDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK09 RDO is a 2009 Dodge Journey, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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