2007 Dodge Caliber MOT Results

Dodge Caliber, registered in 2007

63.5% pass rate

from 2,503 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(67% worse than other 2007 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Dodge Caliber is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Suspension (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 12% fail on Suspension arms (25 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 12% fail on Pins / bushes (26 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.040% fail on Attachment
- 4.7% fail on Front suspension joints (32 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Tie bars / rods (35 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Pins / bushes (45 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Bonded suspension (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Condition (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Trailing arms (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Pins / bushes (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Torque / reaction arms (57 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Pins / bushes (68 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Front drive shafts (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Constant velocity joints (77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Radius arms (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Pins / bushes (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.040% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.040% fail on Linkage
- 0.080% fail on Wheel bearings
  - 0.040% fail on Front
  - 0.040% fail on Rear
12% fail on Lighting and signalling (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.8% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Front lamps (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.040% fail on All position lamps
- 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.40% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.040% fail on Switch
- 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.080% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.040% fail on Direction indicators
    - 0.040% fail on Individual lamps
    - 0.040% fail on Switch
- 0.080% fail on Horn
- 0.040% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.040% fail on Lamp
  - 0.040% fail on Switch
  - 0.040% fail on Tell tale
9.3% fail on Steering (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Steering system (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 8.3% fail on Track rod end (20 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.080% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.040% fail on Free play
    - 0.040% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.040% fail on Other components
    - 0.040% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.080% fail on Power steering
  - 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
5.0% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 3.2% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 0.68% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
5.0% fail on Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.84% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Size / type (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Valve stem
4.7% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Hub components (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Brake pads (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Brake discs
- 2.1% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Front wheels (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.24% fail on Rear wheels
  - 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.20% fail on Components
    - 0.20% fail on Hoses
  - 0.080% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.040% fail on Leaks
- 0.16% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.16% fail on Pedal
    - 0.080% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.080% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.12% fail on ABS
- 0.080% fail on Parking brake
  - 0.080% fail on Condition
- 0.040% fail on Restricted movement
0.64% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.040% fail on Cap
  - 0.040% fail on System
0.60% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 0.60% fail on Registration plate
0.24% fail on Road wheels
- 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
0.24% fail on Seat belts
- 0.24% fail on Condition
0.12% fail on Body and structure
- 0.080% fail on Doors
  - 0.080% fail on Passengers front
- 0.040% fail on Body security

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