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KY08 YBU

2008 Dodge Nitro

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,698 mi
Last recorded86,698 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YBU
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,698 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 86,698 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 84,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,607 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,318 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,361 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 72,359 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake light constantly on

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 68,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front upper suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,798 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 65,756 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Number plate light dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 62,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,081 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,235 miles

all 3 wiper blades are split at the ends

Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,759 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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KY08 YBU is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY08 YBU, 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 KY08 YBU registered?

KY08 YBU is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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