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

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D 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 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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 Sxt Sport D (2007)

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

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D. 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 SXT Sport D is a significantly weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 65.2% against the national benchmark of 80%, and a concerning 41.7% of vehicles have suffered dangerous defects at some point. This diesel model is accumulating an average of 4.44 failures per test, well above what you'd expect from a car at this mileage level.

The median mileage of around 80,600 miles is reasonable for a 17-year-old vehicle, but the average of 21.2 advisories per car reveals chronic minor wear issues that compound into major problems—these aren't one-off failures but systematic deterioration. Before committing to one of these, arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection and budget for immediate remedial work, as the MOT pass rate suggests you're looking at a vehicle that will demand more attention than most rivals from this era.

We have limited data for the 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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

67.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

41.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.44

Over 13.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 62k–98k

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These stats describe 151 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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Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 41.7% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	148	67.3%	4.49

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport 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.

80,617

typical

62,124

low mileage

98,341

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D vehicles fall between 62,124 and 98,341 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 62,124 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.

✓ 62,124–98,341 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport Ds sit.

⚠ Over 132,760 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 Sxt Sport D — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 9% of 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport Ds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% 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

13.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.44

Avg failures per vehicle

21.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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