Dodge Caliber MOT Results
Registered in 200847.5% 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.
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28% fail on
Suspension
(79% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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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
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(81% better than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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0.98% fail on
Coil springs
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
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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
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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
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0.49% fail on
Axles
- 0.49% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.25% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
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19% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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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
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4.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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3.3% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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3.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.7% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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0.12% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.12% fail on Arm
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
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0.86% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.25% fail on Horn
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0.49% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.37% fail on Position lamp
- 0.12% fail on Switch
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8.8% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.25% fail on
Steering play
- 0.25% fail on Steering rack
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0.12% fail on
Power steering
- 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.12% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.12% fail on Universal joint
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8.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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6.9% fail on
Seat belts
(8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.6% fail on
Brakes
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
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2.6% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.6% fail on
Rbt
- 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.6% fail on
Rbt
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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
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0.49% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.49% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
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0.49% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Plate brake tester
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2.6% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 3.4% fail on Brake pads
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0.74% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.74% fail on Brake discs
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3.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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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
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0.25% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.25% fail on Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Hand lever
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0.25% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.25% fail on Lever
- 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
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8.3% fail on
Visibility
- 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 4.0% fail on Washers
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
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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
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7.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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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)
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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)
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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)
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0.86% fail on
Transmission
(69% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Drive shafts
(67% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Drive shafts
(67% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Bumpers
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0.12% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.12% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.12% fail on Bracket
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0.12% fail on
Cabs
- 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
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4.4% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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4.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.12% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.12% fail on NOx sensor
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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
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3.8% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.61% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.12% fail on Other leaks
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4.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Road Wheels
(130% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.61% fail on Registration plates
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Dodge Caliber (2006 - 2010)
Tough looks, easy to drive, practical and cheap. Won't attract anti-4x4 vitriol.