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Dodge Caliber MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.9% pass rate
from 736 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Dodge Caliber is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 18% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 10% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
    • 4.1% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Sub-frame (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (44 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension rods (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (45 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.95% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.95% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.68% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.14% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.14% fail on Undertray
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.6% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Steering play (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Rams
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres
    • 5.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame (25 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame condition (27 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Chassis
      • 0.27% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Undertray
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.82% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
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