Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

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 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

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 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

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 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

40% 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 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.5%, 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 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

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 Sxt A (2006)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.5% first-time pass rate

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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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.

We have limited data for the 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these cars 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

67.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

39.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.07

Over 13.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

56k

Middle half: 37k–71k

For context

These stats describe 131 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 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 39.7% 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 (99%)	130	67.5%	4.07

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A 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.

55,626

typical

37,460

low mileage

70,544

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A vehicles fall between 37,460 and 70,544 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 37,460 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.

✓ 37,460–70,544 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt As sit.

⚠ Over 95,234 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt As are still active.

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.
* 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

13.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.07

Avg failures per vehicle

20.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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