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KS57 VXE

2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,891 mi
Last recorded121,891 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE69,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 VXE
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelNitro SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 121,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 119,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wood in between tyre and rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 116,890 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 114,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 114,072 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,933 miles

Front shocks slight corrosion

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

front prop shaft flexy coupling rubber split/perished as grease coming out

tps light on

Fail 11 Mar 2021 110,930 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch in poor condition (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front shocks slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front prop shaft flexy coupling rubber split/perished as grease coming out

tps light on

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 108,842 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter assembly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 104,928 miles

slight corrosion front and rear underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2018 104,272 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

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

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,745 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,330 miles

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

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

front side lights flickering

Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

front side lights flickering

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,932 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 67,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,123 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Nitro SE?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
6,189
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
parking brake recording little or no effort 70
Registration plate lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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KS57 VXE is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 69,676 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 SE fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS57 VXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KS57 VXE registered?

KS57 VXE is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Nitro SE, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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