Dodge (Usa) Caliber Sxt A
From 209 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 54 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 54 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 14 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 12 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 9 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.8% of Caliber Sxt A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
Typical mileage
Half of all Caliber Sxt As tested had between 70,018 and 116,852 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,534 median miles, the Caliber Sxt A has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Dodge (Usa) Caliber Sxt A MOT pass rate?
The Dodge (Usa) Caliber Sxt A has a 57.4% MOT pass rate based on 209 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge (Usa) Caliber Sxt A?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge (Usa) Caliber Sxt A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 54 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge (Usa) Caliber Sxt A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge (Usa) Caliber Sxt A is 94,534 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 70,018 and 116,852 miles.
Buying a used Caliber Sxt A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 57.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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