Dodge (usa) Caliber SE (2007)
2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Dodge Caliber SE struggles significantly on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of just 66.3%—well below the UK average of 80%—and a worrying 47.7% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. This is a red flag for reliability: buyers should expect this car to need work before passing its test.
These Calibers typically show around 60,000 miles for their age, which is reasonable, but the average vehicle racks up 4.34 failures and 18.3 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before committing to one, arrange a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with American-market cars—the failure patterns suggest this model has fundamental durability issues that repair costs will eventually expose.
What to check before buying a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 47.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 106 | 66.5% | 4.42 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 50% | 2 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE vehicles fall between 49,265 and 70,616 miles.
2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (20% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
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