Dodge Caliber MOT Results
Registered in 200749.8% pass rate
from 1,658 tests in 2017
(27% 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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28% fail on
Suspension
(89% worse than other 2007 cars)
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12% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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6.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Front suspension joints (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Sub-frames
(18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (34 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
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3.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.8% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.48% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.30% fail on Linkage condition
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2.2% fail on
Trailing arms
(8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
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1.9% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Condition
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1.3% fail on
Coil springs
(75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Location (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Prescribed areas
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Subframe mounting (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Component mounting
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0.84% fail on
Drive shafts
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Front drive shafts
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Constant velocity joints (66% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.060% fail on Drive shafts
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0.78% fail on
Front drive shafts
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.42% fail on Front
- 0.30% fail on Rear
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0.66% fail on
Radius arms
(14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
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0.18% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
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0.18% fail on
Axles
(5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Axle beam (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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0.060% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.060% fail on Condition
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0.060% fail on
Panhard rods
- 0.060% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.060% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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12% fail on
Suspension arms
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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28% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(40% worse than other 2007 cars)
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12% fail on
Position lamps
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 11% fail on Front lamps (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.060% fail on All position lamps
- 8.5% fail on Registration plate lamp (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Headlamps
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Tell tale
- 0.12% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Battery (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Direction indicators
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Individual lamps (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.18% fail on Switch (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on All direction indicators
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1.0% fail on
Flashing type
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.18% fail on Horn
- 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.060% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.060% fail on Lamp
- 0.060% fail on Switch
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12% fail on
Position lamps
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
(37% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (27 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
- 0.12% fail on Valve stem
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10% fail on
Brakes
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5.2% fail on
Hub components
(61% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Brake pads (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake calipers
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
- 1.4% fail on Front wheels
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.54% fail on Rear wheels (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.66% fail on
Components
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Hoses
- 0.36% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Leaks
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0.66% fail on
Components
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.78% fail on ABS
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0.54% fail on
Service brake control components
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Pedal
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Anti-slip
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0.54% fail on
Pedal
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.36% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.36% fail on Condition
- 0.060% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.060% fail on Restricted movement
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5.2% fail on
Hub components
(61% worse than other 2007 cars)
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10% fail on
Steering
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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9.6% fail on
Steering system
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Free play
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Steering rack
- 0.060% fail on Drag link end
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0.42% fail on
Steering control
(9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Steering lock (29 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Steering wheel
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0.12% fail on
Power steering
- 0.060% fail on Rams
- 0.060% fail on Other components
- 0.060% fail on Steering operation
- 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
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9.6% fail on
Steering system
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
- 3.4% fail on Washers
- 0.30% fail on Windscreen
- 0.060% fail on Mirrors
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2.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(99% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Seat belts
(190% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.72% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.6% fail on
Seat belts
(190% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Emissions
- 0.78% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.30% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.30% fail on System
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0.97% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.36% fail on Body condition
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0.24% fail on
Vehicle structure
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Doors
- 0.12% fail on Passengers other
- 0.060% fail on Passengers front
- 0.12% fail on Speedometer (23 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Engine mountings
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0.90% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.90% fail on Registration plate
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0.84% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.84% fail on Attachment (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
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Dodge Caliber (2006 - 2010)
Tough looks, easy to drive, practical and cheap. Won't attract anti-4x4 vitriol.