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KW08 YKV

2008 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

237,424 mi
Last recorded237,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 237,424 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + center belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 237,176 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + center belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 216,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 191,625 miles

clutch pedal pad off

Pass 4 Jul 2016 168,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 168,808 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,926 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear outer seat belts not checked child seats fitted

covers fitted restricting view to front engine bay components

seat belts twisted on rear child seats

Fail 26 Jun 2015 141,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both rear outer seat belts not checked child seats fitted

covers fitted restricting view to front engine bay components

seat belts twisted on rear child seats

wiring terminals on battery loose (both)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 113,023 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 86,684 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,927 miles

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 YKV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KW08 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

KW08 YKV is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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