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LV59 DVA

2009 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,978 mi
Last recorded103,978 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Dodge Nitro67,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 DVA
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 103,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 103,963 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 95,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chip in screen

front suspension components corroding arms bushes ect

rear suspension components corroding arms bushes ect

tpms light on

Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower and o/s/f bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Offside Front Lower seat area damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under front wheel arch areas

plastic trim and side step covering sills unable to check

tps light on

Fail 15 Sep 2022 90,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction hanging off mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel nut damaged (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower and o/s/f bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Offside Front Lower seat area damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under front wheel arch areas

plastic trim and side step covering sills unable to check

tps light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,259 miles

CROOSION REAR CHASSIS

Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,256 miles

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

CROOSION REAR CHASSIS

Fail 25 Sep 2021 86,059 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

REAR CHASSIE CORRODED

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,359 miles

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

o/s/f play in rack

Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f play in rack

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,111 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault.

Undertray Fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,227 miles

Tyre monitoring system indicates a fault. Further investigation advised.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded, lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs appear corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre monitoring system indicates a fault. Further investigation advised.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 50,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on very outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,359 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on very outer edge

Fail 19 Jun 2017 49,929 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,586 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,852 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 12,766 miles

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

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

front brake discs have corrosion on inner face

Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,766 miles

front brake discs have corrosion on inner face

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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LV59 DVA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LV59 DVA, 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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LV59 DVA is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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