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Dodge Caliber MOT Results

Registered in 2009
48.7% pass rate
from 304 tests in 2021
(38% worse than other 2009 cars)
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Dodge Caliber is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 20% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.3% fail on Sub-frames (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Sub-frame (27 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.33% fail on Axles
      • 0.33% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Springs
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.66% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 14% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Electronic stability control (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.66% fail on Pedal
    • 0.66% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.66% fail on Lever
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake fluid (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (51 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (53 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Sub-frame (47 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Sub-frame condition (49 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.99% fail on Chassis (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Chassis condition (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Undertray (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Cabs
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Seat belts (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Prescribed areas (68 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.33% fail on Requirements
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 8.6% fail on Tyres
    • 6.3% fail on Tread depth (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 6.3% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering play
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.66% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
  • 0.99% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.99% fail on Attachment
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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