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Dodge Caliber MOT Results

Registered in 2008
47.5% pass rate
from 815 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Dodge Caliber is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 19% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 12% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.0% fail on Sub-frames (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Sub-frame (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.98% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.74% fail on Suspension rods (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (42 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Axles
      • 0.49% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.12% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.12% fail on Arm
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
    • 0.49% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
  • 8.8% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.25% fail on Steering play
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.12% fail on Universal joint
  • 8.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Seat belts (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Prescribed areas (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame (23 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame condition (24 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
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