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KW08 VYN

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

218,194 mi
Last recorded218,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VYN
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 218,194 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2025 218,189 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid on min (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front arch loose

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front arch loose

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 214,396 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 210,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 202,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 200,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 189,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 159,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 159,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 133,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,684 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 95,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,049 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,054 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 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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KW08 VYN is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 69,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW08 VYN, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW08 VYN registered?

KW08 VYN is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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