Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D reliable? We analysed 4,248 real MOT tests across 326 vehicles to find out.
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The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D.
Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt 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 Sxt D MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 500 | 65.8% | 43,905 | 67,423 | 97,420 |
| 2008 | 126 | 66.7% | 48,455 | 72,513 | 101,256 |
| 2007 | 1,995 | 66.9% | 47,466 | 73,504 | 100,697 |
| 2006 | 1,536 | 67.1% | 51,632 | 76,180 | 102,220 |
How Long Does a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D Last?
Based on 326 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D vehicles on UK roads.
Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt 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 Sxt D
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.1% MOT pass rate from 1,536 tests
65.8% MOT pass rate from 500 tests
The best year to buy a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.1% across 1,536 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.8% — 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 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 Sxt D THIS CAR | 66.9% | 4,248 | 74,958 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 |
| Honda Cbr 1100 X-5 | 90.9% | 3,599 | 22,932 mi | 21 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 Sxt D trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.9% across 4,248 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (230 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (181), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (176). 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 D owner drives around 7,777 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 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.