Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

42% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliable?

Based on MOT data from 110 vehicles, the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D (2007)

110 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 Dodge Caliber is a reliability concern: it passes its MOT first time in just 66.4% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 42% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a seriously high proportion that should worry any potential buyer. The diesel version (which accounts for virtually all examples here) shows no meaningful advantage, passing at 65.8%.

At around 82,000 miles average, these cars aren't particularly high-mileage, yet they're averaging 4.27 failures and 18 advisories per test, suggesting systemic wear issues rather than exceptional use. Before purchasing one, have a pre-buy inspection focus on suspension, steering, and brake components, since the failure pattern indicates these areas wear faster than the model's age would suggest.

We have limited data for the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

41.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.27

Over 12.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

77k

Middle half: 62k–96k

For context

These stats describe 110 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Based on MOT data from 110 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 41.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (96%)	106	69.1%	4.34

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

76,961

typical

61,614

low mileage

95,538

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D vehicles fall between 61,614 and 95,538 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 61,614 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 61,614–95,538 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE Ds sit.

⚠ Over 128,976 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 13% of 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE Ds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (13% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.27

Avg failures per vehicle

18.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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