MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
car smokes slighlty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
car smokes slighlty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear light lens cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Handbrake Light Flashes When Applied (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested Brake Test Not Performed Due To Brake And Tyre Condition On Vehicle (1.2.1 (g))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Number Plate Lights Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding N/S/F Wheel Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F Tyre Cut To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Brake Pads Worn Below Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear Brake Pads Worn Below Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil Present On Undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wiper Split
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both have uplift (2.5.B.1a)
all 4 tyres are perished and require changing now
o/s/f/brake showing signs of binding
tyre light is on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake discs & pads wearing low
Front wiper blades splitting
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Rear brake discs & pads wearing low
brake pedal slightly spongy
Front brake discs & pads wearing low
Front wiper blades splitting
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Rear brake discs & pads wearing low
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
brake pedal slightly spongy
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?
Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
M40 LWD is a 2009 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 M40 LWD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of M40 LWD?
You can check the full history of M40 LWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M40 LWD registered?
M40 LWD is a 2009 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 30 December 2009.
Is M40 LWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for M40 LWD shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M40 LWD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M40 LWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.