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Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliable? We analysed 6,778 real MOT tests across 471 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 6,778 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.7%
Typical Mileage
56,934mi
Annual Mileage
5,796mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
20yrs

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, track rod end ball joint has excessive play and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A.

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

68%
2009
67.7%
2008
69.2%
2007
69.5%
2006

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Stop lamp not working 102

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,361 mi/yr
Typical
5,796 mi/yr
Average
6,608 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,686 mi/yr

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2009 525 68.0% 34,274 56,458 84,384
2008 2,140 67.7% 37,997 57,114 79,416
2007 2,330 69.2% 35,363 57,517 84,603
2006 1,720 69.5% 35,198 54,946 80,008

How Long Does a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A Last?

Based on 471 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
12.2 years
Median
13.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
20 years

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
56,934 mi
75th Percentile
81,580 mi
95th Percentile
117,279 mi
Max Recorded
357,764 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2006

69.5% MOT pass rate from 1,720 tests

Year to avoid
2008

67.7% MOT pass rate from 2,140 tests

The best year to buy a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.5% across 1,720 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.7% — 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 Sxt A 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 Sxt A THIS CAR 68.7% 6,778 56,934 mi 20 yrs
Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A 70.7% 7,306 72,902 mi 19 yrs
Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D 65.7% 4,474 76,436 mi 20 yrs
Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D 66.9% 4,248 74,958 mi 20 yrs
Lada Samara 63.2% 2,474 35,358 mi 38 yrs

Compared to the Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A (70.7% pass rate) and the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D (65.7% pass rate), the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.7% across 6,778 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (281 recorded failures), track rod end ball joint has excessive play (216), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (202). 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 Sxt A owner drives around 5,796 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 Sxt A 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.

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliable?
Based on 6,778 MOT tests, the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A has a 68.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?
The most common MOT failures are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A do per year?
The typical Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A does around 5,796 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A last?
Most Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models stay on UK roads for around 20 years based on our analysis of 471 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is 2006 with a 69.5% pass rate across 1,720 tests.