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Dodge Caliber MOT pass rate and common problems

55.5% of Dodge Calibers passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 862 first tests): 45.9% at the first attempt and 9.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 26% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 125.8 (95% CI 118.0–133.5; 100 = normal).

Dodge Caliber at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate55.5%incl. 9.5% fixed at the test centre2024862
Passed at the first attempt45.9%all first tests2024862
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 118.0–133.5)125.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 682 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024862
Biggest excess: Suspension65.7per 10027.4 same-age2019–202411124
Dangerous defects24.0per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202411124
Advisory items232.4per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202411124
strip · Dodge Caliber · MOT Risk Index · 125.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Dodge Caliber. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 682 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 633 and 710 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Dodge Caliber index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank682of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024862
Best rank within its 95% interval633rankother models held where they are2024862
Worst rank within its 95% interval710rankother models held where they are2024862

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 130.4 to 125.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Dodge Caliber MOT, and how often?

Dodge Caliber MOTs fail most often on suspension: 65.7 per 100 tests, against 27.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 11,124).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Suspension · 65.7 vs 27.4 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension65.7per 10027.42019–20247307
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment47.5per 100312019–20245288
Brakes18.4per 10018.72019–20242050
Tyres14.1per 10010.82019–20241571
Visibility13.3per 10010.52019–20241484
Steering12.6per 1004.72019–20241406

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,124 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Dodge Caliber's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Dodge Caliber advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 35.6% of the time.

funnel · Dodge Caliber · Suspension · 35.6 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 35.6 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension35.6% next failmedian model2019–20243381
Steering20.2% next failmedian model2019–2024787
Body, chassis, structure15.7% next failmedian model2019–2024548
Brakes14.4% next failmedian model2019–20242181
Tyres13.6% next failmedian model2019–20242114
Noise, emissions and leaks8.0% next failmedian model2019–2024501
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241375

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Dodge Caliber got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Dodge Caliber MOTs flag suspension most: 87.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 11,124).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Suspension · 87.9 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension87.9per 10026.22019–20249778
Brakes47.3per 10034.72019–20245259
Tyres41per 10039.72019–20244560
Non-component advisories21.1per 1007.82019–20242349
Steering10.9per 1001.82019–20241211
Body, chassis, structure9.4per 1004.62019–20241041

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,124 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Dodge Caliber?

For Dodge Calibers aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 32.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,529).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars) · 26.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)26.1% next fail2019–2024452
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)17.7% next fail2019–2024452
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)8.8% next fail2019–2024452
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024452
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)6.9% next fail2019–2024452
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)6.4% next fail2019–2024452
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024452
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024452
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 452 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024452
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory35.0% next fail2019–2024595
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory22.7% next fail2019–2024595
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–2024595
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–2024595
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–2024595
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–2024595
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–2024595
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–2024595
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–2024595
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail35.5% next fail2019–20241086
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail29.3% next fail2019–20241086
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20241086
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–20241086
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–20241086
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20241086
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–20241086
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20241086
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20241086
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20241086
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241086
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass22.6% next fail2019–2024987
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass19.4% next fail2019–2024987
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–2024987
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–2024987
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–2024987
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–2024987
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–2024987
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–2024987
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–2024987
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024987
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory33.8% next fail2019–20241502
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory26.6% next fail2019–20241502
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20241502
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.0% next fail2019–20241502
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20241502
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20241502
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–20241502
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20241502
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20241502
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241502
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241502
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail32.5% next fail2019–20242529
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail29.2% next fail2019–20242529
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–20242529
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20242529
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20242529
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20242529
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20242529
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–20242529
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20242529
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20242529
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242529
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)23.6% next fail2019–2024225
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)18.2% next fail2019–2024225
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024225
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024225
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024225
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024225
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024225
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024225
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 225 cars)4% next fail2019–2024225
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)30.9% next fail2019–2024392
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)25.3% next fail2019–2024392
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)11.7% next fail2019–2024392
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024392
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)10.2% next fail2019–2024392
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)8.7% next fail2019–2024392
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)8.2% next fail2019–2024392
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024392
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024392
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 392 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024392
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail30.4% next fail2019–2024621
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.4% next fail2019–2024621
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–2024621
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–2024621
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–2024621
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–2024621
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–2024621
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–2024621
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–2024621
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–2024621

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Dodge Caliber get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Dodge Caliber gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 24.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 156.8 major and 24.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Dodge Caliber · Dangerous defects · 24.0 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 24 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects24.0per 10011.22019–202411124

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,124 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Dodge Caliber still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Dodge Caliber go from 48.7% at age 15 (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 39.9–57.6%) to 51.9% at age 18 (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 44.7–59.0%), against 43.9% for all cars aged 18 (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 44.7–59.0%) (2024, n = 862).

line · Dodge Caliber · Age 15 (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 39.9–57.6%) · 48.7 vs 41.6 · 2024
Age 15 (rough esti: 48.7. Age 18 (rough esti: 51.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 39.9–57.6%)48.7% failed first time41.62024119
Age 16 (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 47.2–58.4%)52.8% failed first time43.12024299
Age 17 (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 54.0–66.0%)60.2% failed first time43.12024251
Age 18 (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 44.7–59.0%)51.9% failed first time43.92024185

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Dodge Caliber compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Dodge Calibers fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 56.8% against 30.0% (2024, n = 322).

line · Dodge Caliber · Age 10 · 56.8 vs 30.0 · 2024
Age 10: 56.8. Age 18: 51.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1056.8% fail30.02024322
Age 1151.2% fail33.420241108
Age 1251.8% fail36.520241985
Age 1354.5% fail38.920242473
Age 1451.7% fail40.820241985
Age 1551.3% fail42.320241537
Age 1652.5% fail43.120241001
Age 1754.9% fail43.52024512
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1851.9% fail43.62024185

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Dodge Caliber years should I avoid?

Dodge Caliber build years range from index 95.0 to 104.5 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 862).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 1,908 tests, 95% interval 89.8–101.7) · 95.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 1,908 tests, 95% interval 89.8–101.7)95.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241908
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 3,150 tests, 95% interval 96.1–105.7)100.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243150
Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 3,012 tests, 95% interval 90.2–99.9)95index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243012
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 1,017 tests, 95% interval 95.7–113.3)104.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241017

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Dodge Caliber MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Dodge Caliber MOT: about £225 (up to about £428 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 862).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Dodge Caliber · Expected repair bill · 225.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill225.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue862
Estimated range lower225.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue862
Estimated range upper427.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue862
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)118.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue862
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)66.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue862
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)27.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue862
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)12.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue862

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Dodge Caliber more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Dodge Caliber and 2 as often or more. The Dodge Caliber has an MOT Risk Index of 125.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 862).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Dodge Caliber (this model) · 125.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dodge Caliber (this model)125.8index100 = normal2024862
Peugeot 807124.1index125.82024994
Citroen C8121.8index125.82024958
Jeep Patriot121.1index125.820241447
MG 6123.3index125.820241948
Renault Espace118.3index125.820241455
Mitsubishi Grandis115.8index125.820241149
Great Wall Steed138index125.820241165
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot E7138.6index125.820241173

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Dodge Caliber normally do?

Dodge Caliber: Age 15 median (rough estimate) is 85860 miles (2024).

line · Dodge Caliber · Age 15 median (rough estimate) · 85860 vs baseline · 2024
Age 15 median (rou: 85860. Age 18 P75 (rough : 114055. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 median (rough estimate)85860miles2024119
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)69776miles2024119
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)109311miles2024119
Age 16 median (rough estimate)90731miles2024299
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)68115miles2024299
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)107839miles2024299
Age 17 median (rough estimate)95910miles2024251
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)76214miles2024251
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)113810miles2024251
Age 18 median (rough estimate)93830miles2024185
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)72606miles2024185
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)114055miles2024185

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Dodge Caliber MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 50.3% of Dodge Calibers with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 50.8% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 218). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Dodge Caliber · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 42.6–58%) · 50.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 42.6–58%)50.3% failed first time2024157
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 51.3–62.2%)56.9% failed first time2024313
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 51.3–62.8%)57.1% failed first time2024280
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 38.6–62.9%)50.8% failed first time202461

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Dodge Caliber last?

37.6% of Dodge Calibers tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 4.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 4,178).

line · Dodge Caliber · 100,000 miles · 37.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 37.6. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles37.6% of tested cars20244178
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.6%)4.2% of tested cars2024463
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202426

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Dodge Caliber driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Dodge Caliber index is 126.8, against 126.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 862).

slope · Dodge Caliber · Age and mileage adjusted index · 126.8 vs 126.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 126.9 vs 126.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index126.8index126.92019–2024862

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Dodge Caliber engine is best?

For its age, the best Dodge Caliber engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 96.5, and the worst the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at 104.1, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 862).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,812 tests, 95% interval 93.8–99.2) · 96.5 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,812 tests, 95% interval 93.8–99.2)96.5index vs model norm100 = model average20244812
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 4,234 tests, 95% interval 99.0–104.7)101.9index vs model norm100 = model average20244234
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,968 tests, 95% interval 99.9–108.3)104.1index vs model norm100 = model average20241968

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Dodge Caliber fail its MOT most?

Dodge Caliber fails first-time MOTs most in Bristol (BS): 66.2% against 52.6% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 157).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 58.5–73.2%) · 66.2 vs 54.1 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 58.5–73.2%)66.2% fail first time54.12024157
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 55.3–71.9%)64% fail first time54.12024125
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 55.8–70.8%)63.6% fail first time54.12024154
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 23.1–39.6%)30.8% fail first time54.12024117
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 31.4–49.7%)40.2% fail first time54.12024107
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 32.6–51.0%)41.5% fail first time54.12024106
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 53.8–71.5%)63.1% fail first time54.12024111
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 51.9–68.7%)60.6% fail first time54.12024127
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 50.5–69.1%)60.2% fail first time54.12024103
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 51.4–67.5%)59.7% fail first time54.12024139
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 51.3–67.3%)59.6% fail first time54.12024141
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 50.6–67.8%)59.5% fail first time54.12024121
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 52.8–64.3%)58.6% fail first time54.12024278
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 48.9–65.2%)57.3% fail first time54.12024138
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 49.3–64.8%)57.2% fail first time54.12024152
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 49.0–63.1%)56.1% fail first time54.12024187
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 48.4–62.2%)55.4% fail first time54.12024195
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 47.9–62.0%)55.1% fail first time54.12024187
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 47.0–62.5%)54.8% fail first time54.12024155
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 44.6–61.1%)52.9% fail first time54.12024136
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 43.7–61.1%)52.5% fail first time54.12024122
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 44.0–60.0%)52.0% fail first time54.12024146
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 45.0–57.4%)51.2% fail first time54.12024246
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 44.8–56.7%)50.8% fail first time54.12024268
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 40.9–59.1%)50% fail first time54.12024112
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 40.1–58.9%)49.5% fail first time54.12024105
London E (E) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 41.9–56.9%)49.4% fail first time54.12024168
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 43.5–55.1%)49.3% fail first time54.12024280
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 40.7–57.2%)48.9% fail first time54.12024137
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 42.1–55.6%)48.8% fail first time54.12024207
London N (N) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 41.6–55.4%)48.5% fail first time54.12024198
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 43.4–52.5%)48.0% fail first time54.12024463
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 39.3–56.2%)47.7% fail first time54.12024130
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 38.8–56.4%)47.5% fail first time54.12024120
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 38.0–55.1%)46.5% fail first time54.12024127
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 38.8–54.3%)46.5% fail first time54.12024155
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 37.5–54.0%)45.6% fail first time54.12024136
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 35.6–54.3%)44.8% fail first time54.12024105
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 37.2–52.2%)44.6% fail first time54.12024166
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 35.9–51.4%)43.5% fail first time54.12024154
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 34.6–50.1%)42.1% fail first time54.12024152
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 440 tests, 95% interval 37.1–46.2%)41.6% fail first time54.12024440

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Dodge Caliber rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Dodge Caliber MOTs record corrosion failures at 12.4 times the national rate: 9.51% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 854).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Dodge Caliber · Salt belt susceptibility · 12.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility12.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers854

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Dodge Caliber ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 72.5% of Dodge Calibers tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Dodge Caliber · Likely compliant · 72.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant72.5% estimate2024862

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Dodge Caliber?

Of failed Dodge Caliber MOTs, 25.4% were retested the same day and a further 66.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 3,492).

bar · Dodge Caliber · Same-day retest · 25.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest25.4%failed initial tests2019–20243492
Retest within 10 days66.2%failed initial tests2019–20243492
Clean MOT streak12.2%observed chains2019–20241997
Repeat advisory51.0%observed chains2019–20241997
Decreasing odometer1.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242436

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Dodge Caliber?

Dodge Calibers aged 10 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 42.4% of tests, against 57.1% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,439).

bullet · Dodge Caliber · Low-use first-time failure · 42.4 vs 57.1 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 42.4 vs 57.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure42.4%57.12019–20241439
Low-use gap-14.7percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241439

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Dodge Caliber fails, does it fail again?

41.2% of Dodge Calibers that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 47.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,516). The failure most likely to come back is ‘noise, emissions and leaks’: 42.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Dodge Caliber · Repeat after fail · 41.2 vs 47.7 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 41.2 vs 47.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail41.2%47.72019–20241516

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Dodge Caliber faults come together?

On Dodge Calibers, identification of the vehicle and steering failures turn up together 3.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 20).

Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.0–5.0)3.2liftexpected joint rate202420
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.2)3.1liftexpected joint rate202440
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.0)2.8liftexpected joint rate202428
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.3)2.6liftexpected joint rate202484
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024212
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.6–4.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024162
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.6)2.5liftexpected joint rate202431
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024129
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024170
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024209
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.2)2.4liftexpected joint rate202438
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.4)2.4liftexpected joint rate202430
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024182
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024286
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024443
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate2024562
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024256
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024177
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024236
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024452
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024225
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate2024688
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 493 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024493
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate2024592
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024215
Brakes + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate2024815
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024665
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024157
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.8)2.1liftexpected joint rate202440
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.3–3.1)2.0liftexpected joint rate202423
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.5)2.0liftexpected joint rate202477
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024229
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.3)2liftexpected joint rate2024263
Steering + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate2024732
Suspension + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024670
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024192
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024177
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024235
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024160
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering1.9liftexpected joint rate2024578
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20241773
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024470
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate2024556
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.1)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024133
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.0)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024115
Suspension + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate2024641
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Dodge Caliber had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Dodge Caliber; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register862

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Dodge Caliber cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Dodge Calibers tested at age 15, about 49 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 18, about 52 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 39.9–57.6%)48.7% fail first time2024119
Age 16 (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 47.2–58.4%)52.8% fail first time2024299
Age 17 (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 54.0–66.0%)60.2% fail first time2024251
Age 18 (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 44.7–59.0%)51.9% fail first time2024185

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Dodge Caliber fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 62.9% of Dodge Calibers failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,098 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Dodge Caliber also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Dodge Caliber · Finland · 62.9 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 62.9 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 70.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland62.9% failed26.32024 by country1098
Netherlands70.3% failed50.82024 by country983

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Dodge Caliber MOT matter?

Dodge Calibers fail first time most in January (54.7%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in November (49.5%) (2024, n = 862).

line · Dodge Caliber · January · 54.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 54.7. December: 51.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Dodge Caliber: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January54.7% fail first time31.120241173
February52.1% fail first time30.02024980
March52.1% fail first time28.320241042
April53.4% fail first time29.82024671
May50% fail first time28.82024668
June52.4% fail first time28.12024763
July54.1% fail first time29.32024788
August53.1% fail first time29.22024877
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September54.4% fail first time28.220241064
October52.7% fail first time30.320241254
November49.5% fail first time30.620241070
December51.7% fail first time29.32024774

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 862 initial Dodge Caliber tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 862 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Dodge Caliber MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/dodge-caliber/

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Dodge Caliber MOT: quick answers

What is the Dodge Caliber first-time MOT pass rate?

45.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (862 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 862 primary tests: 54.06% failed first time and 55.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 125.8 is shown separately.