Dodge Caliber SXT
Registered from 2006 to 2007.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2006 1.8 petrol. 4 of 14 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 100% | 4 |
| Lights and electrics | 50% | 2 |
| Brakes | 25% | 1 |
| Visibility | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 100% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- Visibility — 25% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen