Dodge Caliber MOT Results

Registered in 2007
46.7% pass rate
from 1,060 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 32% fail on Suspension (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 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)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 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
    • 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
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 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)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 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)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.75% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 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
    • 0.094% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.094% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.094% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.094% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.57% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.57% fail on Steering rack
    • 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)
    • 0.094% fail on Power steering
      • 0.094% fail on Other components
  • 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
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 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)
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (49% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Doors
      • 0.38% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
      • 0.094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
    • 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
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.094% fail on Panel
      • 0.094% fail on Other body component
    • 0.094% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.094% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.094% fail on Towbar
      • 0.094% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.094% fail on Airbags
      • 0.094% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.094% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
  • 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
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.094% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.094% fail on Speedometer
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