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

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Is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A reliable? We analysed 3,260 real MOT tests across 220 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,260 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.2%
Typical Mileage
58,179mi
Annual Mileage
5,930mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
20yrs

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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 position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A.

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A Number Plates

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

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

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

66.8%
2008
69.2%
2007
68.3%
2006

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

The most common reasons a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Stop lamp not working 51

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

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

Low usage
3,602 mi/yr
Typical
5,930 mi/yr
Average
6,815 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,925 mi/yr

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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 Sport A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2008 1,035 66.8% 40,201 58,479 81,778
2007 1,242 69.2% 35,407 56,281 80,363
2006 933 68.3% 38,166 60,734 84,310

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

Based on 220 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
12.2 years
Median
13.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
20 years

Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
58,179 mi
75th Percentile
82,092 mi
95th Percentile
116,030 mi
Max Recorded
577,741 mi

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

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

Best year
2007

69.2% MOT pass rate from 1,242 tests

Year to avoid
2008

66.8% MOT pass rate from 1,035 tests

The best year to buy a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.2% across 1,242 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.8% — 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 Sport 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 Sport A THIS CAR 68.2% 3,260 58,179 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
Mercedes-benz Vito 114 Progressive CDI 78.5% 3,385 56,766 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 Sxt Sport A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.2% across 3,260 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (148 recorded failures), track rod end ball joint has excessive play (115), and position lamp(s) not working (99). 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 Sport A owner drives around 5,930 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 Sport 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 Sport A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A reliable?
Based on 3,260 MOT tests, the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A has a 68.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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 position lamp(s) not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A do per year?
The typical Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A does around 5,930 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A last?
Most Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models stay on UK roads for around 20 years based on our analysis of 220 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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 Sport A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A is 2007 with a 69.2% pass rate across 1,242 tests.