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

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?

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?

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 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

48% 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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.5%, 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?

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 (2007)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE — 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

69.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

47.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.34

Over 13.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 49k–71k

For context

These stats describe 109 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

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 47.7% 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
Petrol (97%)	106	69.8%	4.42

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE 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.

60,236

typical

49,265

low mileage

70,616

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE vehicles fall between 49,265 and 70,616 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,265 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.

✓ 49,265–70,616 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SEs sit.

⚠ Over 95,331 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 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SEs are still active.

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.
* 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

13.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.34

Avg failures per vehicle

18.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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