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AY08 ZKJ

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

95,022 mi
Last recorded95,022 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A73,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZKJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro Sxt Crd A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose but not likely to become detached ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 94,992 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, scored, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror loose ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, scored, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, scored, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, scored, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension, panhard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,058 miles

exhaust repaired.

parking brake basic pass.

Fail 15 Nov 2022 78,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake basic pass.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 72,002 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 65,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake/secondary brake poor.

Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,708 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 53,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,692 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,775 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge and perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 42,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge and perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,120 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 40,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,612 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise slight play in suspension mounts

advise uneven tyre wear all round

Fail 31 Oct 2013 35,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,867 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 32,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,807 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,627 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,627 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A?

Based on 7,306 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
6,268
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 178
parking brake recording little or no effort 162
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 153
Registration plate lamp not working 151
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AY08 ZKJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 ZKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY08 ZKJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro Sxt Crd A, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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