2009 Dodge Caliber 2.4L Petrol · AE09 GFZ
2009 Dodge Caliber (2.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 83,030 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- DODGE CALIBER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE09 GFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 83,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE09 GFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Dodge Caliber (AE09 GFZ) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
AE09 GFZ Mileage History
- 09/05/202474,399 mi
- 10/07/202474,604 mi+205 mi
- 26/06/202578,982 mi+4,378 mi
- 29/06/202683,028 mi+4,046 mi
- 03/07/202683,030 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Dodge Dodge Caliber
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Lower Wishbone Bush and Ball Joint DeteriorationModerate
The Caliber's front suspension takes immense strain from the car's 1.4-tonne curb weight and stiff spring rates over British speed cushions and potholes. The rear voided compliance bushes of the lower control arms tear and debond, while the pressed-in lower ball joints develop excessive axial play. Worn arms cause front-end clunking over uneven surfaces, imprecise steering centering, and uneven wear on the inner edges of the front tyres, frequently resulting in an MOT refusal.
- Jatco CVT2 Automatic Transmission Overheating and ShudderSerious
Petrol 2.0-litre Caliber models equipped with the Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission (CVT2) are prone to fluid overheating and internal steel push-belt slip. Over extended motorway runs or under stop-start city driving, degraded NS-2 transmission fluid leads to high internal friction, triggering a high-pitched whining noise, shuddering under acceleration, and engagement of transmission limp-home mode. Many owners neglected scheduled fluid and filter replacement intervals, resulting in scored pulleys and catastrophic transmission failure.
- 2.0 CRD Turbocharger Boost Hose Split and EGR Carbon FoulingModerate
The 2.0 CRD diesel engine is a Volkswagen-sourced 2.0 TDI Pumpe-Düse 16-valve unit (engine code BKD/ECD). The silicone rubber intercooler boost pipes—particularly the lower elbow near the front undertray—suffer oil vapour saturation and heat cycling, leading to longitudinal splits under boost pressure. Concurrently, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and inlet manifold suffer severe carbon choking from short urban journeys, causing the variable geometry turbocharger (VNT) mechanism to stick and triggering sudden loss of power.
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