Dodge Caliber MOT Results
Registered in 200746.7% pass rate
from 1,060 tests in 2021
(28% 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.
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32% fail on
Suspension
(96% worse than other 2007 cars)
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21% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 12% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 9.8% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.47% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Linkage
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6.1% fail on
Sub-frames
(11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Sub-frame (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
- 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Springs
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Suspension rods
(16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (70 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Other suspension component
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Ball joint
- 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.094% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.28% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint (29 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.19% fail on
Axles
- 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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21% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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22% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(52% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Headlamps
(91% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Headlamp (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.094% fail on Dipswitch
- 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(54% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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2.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.19% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.094% fail on All direction indicators
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
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1.9% fail on
Electrical equipment
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Horn
- 0.094% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.19% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.19% fail on Position lamp
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7.8% fail on
Headlamps
(91% worse than other 2007 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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5.9% fail on
Brake performance
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2.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.7% fail on
Rbt
- 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.094% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.094% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.7% fail on
Rbt
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2.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.2% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.47% fail on
Rbt
- 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.47% fail on
Rbt
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2.8% fail on
Service brake performance
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5.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(62% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Brake pads (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 2.1% fail on Brake discs
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0.19% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.19% fail on Cable
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3.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.75% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.75% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.66% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Hand lever
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0.094% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.094% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.094% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.094% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.094% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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5.9% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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10% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Drag link end
- 0.19% fail on Steering arm (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Lock stop
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0.57% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.57% fail on Steering rack
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0.57% fail on
Steering play
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.094% fail on
Power steering
- 0.094% fail on Other components
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10% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Tyres
(43% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Tread depth (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Size/type
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8.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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2.8% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Sub-frame
(11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Sub-frame condition (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Chassis
(10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Strengthening plate (76 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
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1.4% fail on
Transmission
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Doors
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0.38% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.38% fail on Door condition
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0.094% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.094% fail on Door condition
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0.094% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.094% fail on Door condition
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0.38% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.47% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.19% fail on Hose (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Tank
- 0.094% fail on Pipe
- 0.094% fail on System
- 0.19% fail on Bumpers
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0.19% fail on
Body
- 0.094% fail on Panel
- 0.094% fail on Other body component
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0.094% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.094% fail on Spare wheel condition
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0.094% fail on
Towbar
- 0.094% fail on Vehicle structure
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2.8% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(39% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(40% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Spark ignition
- 4.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.66% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.094% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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5.6% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.19% fail on
Noise suppression
(6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Undertray (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(40% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Seat belts
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Condition
- 0.094% fail on Requirements
- 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.094% fail on
Airbags
- 0.094% fail on Drivers airbag
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5.5% fail on
Seat belts
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Visibility
- 3.7% fail on Washers
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.094% fail on Driver's view
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0.094% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.094% fail on Windscreen
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2.1% fail on
Road Wheels
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Hubs
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1.0% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates
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0.094% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.094% fail on Speedometer
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Dodge Caliber (2006 - 2010)
Tough looks, easy to drive, practical and cheap. Won't attract anti-4x4 vitriol.