Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,832 real DVSA MOT tests on the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is subframe bushes or mounts worn — this model is 13 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,832 MOT tests, 16.26% of all Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include track rod ends worn (11x the fleet average), structural corrosion (17x the fleet average), seat mounting fault (13x the fleet average), and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (7.3x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Suspension, Steering, Bodywork, Seatbelts & Airbags, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are structural corrosion (17x the average) and subframe bushes or mounts worn (13x). seat mounting fault (13x) and track rod ends worn (11x) also appear frequently.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
The standout failure at this mileage is subframe bushes or mounts worn at 6.8x the fleet average.
The shift from structural corrosion at lower mileages to subframe bushes or mounts worn at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A:
Suspension — check for subframe bushes or mounts worn, abs fault, suspension pin, bush or joint worn. Steering — check for track rod ends worn. Bodywork — check for structural corrosion, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Seatbelts & Airbags — check for seat mounting fault.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?
Based on 1,832 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is subframe bushes or mounts worn — at 13x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include track rod ends worn and structural corrosion.
Is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliable based on MOT data?
The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A has 8 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is subframe bushes or mounts worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include subframe bushes or mounts worn, track rod ends worn, structural corrosion.
How do I check a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.