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LV09 AEC

2009 Dodge Nitro

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,967 mi
Last recorded138,967 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 AEC
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 138,967 miles

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

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

low reserve handbrake travel

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 21 Apr 2026 138,941 miles

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

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

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

no reserve handbrake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2024 136,749 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 127,039 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,077 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play lateral (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play lateral (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on park brake

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 114,004 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,602 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 86,093 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 79,816 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 74,788 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 74,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 65,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust back box outer case rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 65,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust back box outer case rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

offside rear tyre tread low on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2013 53,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

offside rear tyre tread low on edges

Pass 25 May 2012 43,001 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 42,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LV09 AEC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 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 LV09 AEC, 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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LV09 AEC is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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