Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliable? We analysed 3,065 real MOT tests across 231 vehicles to find out.
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The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include track rod end ball joint has excessive play, suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D.
Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 451 | 65.4% | 48,537 | 76,299 | 102,574 |
| 2007 | 1,366 | 67.0% | 51,040 | 77,398 | 105,537 |
| 2006 | 1,206 | 66.0% | 50,767 | 74,684 | 99,202 |
How Long Does a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D Last?
Based on 231 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D vehicles on UK roads.
Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.0% MOT pass rate from 1,366 tests
65.4% MOT pass rate from 451 tests
The best year to buy a used Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.0% across 1,366 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D THIS CAR | 66.3% | 3,065 | 76,485 mi | 20 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A | 70.7% | 7,306 | 72,902 mi | 19 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A | 68.7% | 6,778 | 56,934 mi | 20 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D | 65.7% | 4,474 | 76,436 mi | 20 yrs |
| Audi A1 S Line Competition TFSI S-a | 91.9% | 2,269 | 26,708 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A (70.7% pass rate) and the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A (68.7% pass rate), the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.3% across 3,065 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D are track rod end ball joint has excessive play (159 recorded failures), suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (134), and position lamp(s) not working (124). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D owner drives around 7,957 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.