Dodge Dart Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dodge Dart reliable? We analysed 625 real MOT tests across 159 vehicles to find out.
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The Dodge Dart is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, position lamp(s) incorrect colour and direction indicator incorrect colour. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dodge Dart.
Dodge Dart Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dodge Dart. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dodge Dart MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dodge Dart to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dodge Dart Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Dodge Dart fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Dodge Dart Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dodge Dart owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dodge Dart MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dodge Dart year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 73 | 74.0% | 9,778 | 48,284 | 77,604 |
| 2014 | 54 | 81.5% | 64 | 27,690 | 43,140 |
| 2013 | 124 | 76.6% | 27,026 | 46,470 | 87,386 |
How Long Does a Dodge Dart Last?
Based on 159 Dodge Dart vehicles on UK roads.
Dodge Dart Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dodge Dart 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 Dart
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.5% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
74.0% MOT pass rate from 73 tests
The best year to buy a used Dodge Dart is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.5% across 54 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Dodge Dart Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dart THIS CAR | 80.5% | 625 | 39,017 mi | 13 yrs |
| Dodge Caliber | 66.6% | 69,277 | 63,872 mi | 20 yrs |
| Dodge Nitro | 70% | 31,689 | 69,599 mi | 19 yrs |
| Dodge Ram | 80.3% | 27,651 | 82,712 mi | 41 yrs |
| Volvo XC60 Rdesign Pro B4 MHEV AWD A | 90.3% | 1,219 | 36,531 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Dodge Caliber (66.6% pass rate) and the Dodge Nitro (70.0% pass rate), the Dodge Dart outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Dodge DartShould you buy a used Dodge Dart?
The Dodge Dart has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 625 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Dodge Dart are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (12 recorded failures), position lamp(s) incorrect colour (12), and direction indicator incorrect colour (10). 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 Dart owner drives around 832 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 Dart models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. 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.