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FG59 BBX

2009 Dodge Nitro

Blue Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

221,164 mi
Last recorded221,164 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BBX
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 221,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front minor runout in tyre

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 221,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front minor runout in tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 207,231 miles

Offside Front minor run out in tyre

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 207,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front minor run out in tyre

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 192,745 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 192,481 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 163,405 miles

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

n/s/mirror housing damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2018 162,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working not working on o/s (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 144,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 143,820 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 142,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 142,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,338 miles

Front play in both inner rack ends

Fail 2 Sep 2015 135,336 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 122,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,295 miles

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

spare low 2m

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,055 miles

rear discs worn

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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FG59 BBX is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Blue with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 67,800 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 Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG59 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG59 BBX is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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