Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A (2006)
2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Dodge Caliber SXT is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 67.5% against the 80% benchmark—a 12.5 percentage point gap that signals real durability concerns. More worrying still, nearly 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, putting this model well above acceptable risk thresholds for a used buy.
These Calibers are running at a sensible mileage for their age (median 55,626 miles), but owners are facing an average of over 4 failures and 20 advisories per test, suggesting chronic weak spots rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—the sheer volume of advisories indicates these areas are likely to drain your wallet.
What to check before buying a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A
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.
- ⚠️ 39.7% 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 (99%) | 130 | 67.5% | 4.07 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A 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 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A vehicles fall between 37,460 and 70,544 miles.
2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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